US-81 HWY over Cool Creek
GoodCloud County, Kansas · 1.90 MI N K9 · Structure no. 999908100150641
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,416
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-81 HWY over Cool Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-81 HWY over Cool Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 4,416 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,832 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-81 HWY over Cool Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-81 HWY over Cool 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US-81 HWY over Cool Creek carry?
About 4,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US-81 HWY over Cool Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.
Who owns US-81 HWY over Cool Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.