V Road over Cottonwood Creek
FairComanche County, Kansas · 1.9S 5.5E of Buttermilk · Structure no. 000170613107020
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
V Road over Cottonwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V Road over Cottonwood Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was V Road over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is V Road over Cottonwood 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does V Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is V Road over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns V Road over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.