US Bridges

NE 90th over Trib. to Cow Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 5.0E 1.8N of Weir · Structure no. 000111111006662

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 90th over Trib. to Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 90th over Trib. to Cow Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 90th
CrossesTrib. to Cow Creek
Location5.0E 1.8N of Weir
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.335, -94.66833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 90th over Trib. to Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 90th over Trib. to 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NE 90th over Trib. to Cow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 90th over Trib. to Cow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NE 90th over Trib. to Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.