K156 HWY over Cow Creek
GoodBarton County, Kansas · 12.44 MI NE US56 · Structure no. 999915600050101
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,488
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K156 HWY over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K156 HWY over Cow Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,488 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,173 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K156 HWY over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is K156 HWY over Cow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does K156 HWY over Cow Creek carry?
About 3,488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is K156 HWY over Cow Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K156 HWY over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.