US Bridges

NE Lawton Rd. over Cow Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0W of Lawton · Structure no. 000000000110470

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
311 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Lawton Rd. over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE Lawton Rd. over Cow Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Lawton Rd.
CrossesCow Creek
Location1.0W of Lawton
RouteCounty Highway 1176
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22207, -94.65348
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Lawton Rd. over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Lawton Rd. over Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does NE Lawton Rd. over Cow Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Lawton Rd. over Cow Creek?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE Lawton Rd. over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.