K-171 HWY over Cow Creek
GoodCherokee County, Kansas · 1.72 MI E JCT US69 · Structure no. 999917100110691
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 315 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,725
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-171 HWY over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K-171 HWY over Cow Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,725 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,507 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 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 K-171 HWY over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-171 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does K-171 HWY over Cow Creek carry?
About 5,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is K-171 HWY over Cow Creek?
The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K-171 HWY over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.