US Bridges

19th Ave over Black Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · S.E. Edge of Winfield · Structure no. 000180859806824

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Ave over Black Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying 19th Ave over Black Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries19th Ave
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationS.E. Edge of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 1812
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22403, -96.97361
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
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 19th Ave over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th Ave over Black 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 19th Ave over Black Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 19th Ave over Black Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Ave over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.