US Bridges

4th. Street over C Street Canal

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 4th. St. S. of Radio Lane · Structure no. 501100180000007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th. Street over C Street Canal is a steel culvert carrying 4th. Street over C Street Canal in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th. Street
CrossesC Street Canal
Location4th. St. S. of Radio Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08373, -97.04453
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th. Street over C Street Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th. Street over C Street Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 4th. Street over C Street Canal carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 4th. Street over C Street Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 4th. Street over C Street Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.