US Bridges

K-360 HWY over Black Crook Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.73 MI E of 77/K360 JCT · Structure no. 999936000180981

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,697
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-360 HWY over Black Crook Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-360 HWY over Black Crook Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,697 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,492 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-360 HWY
CrossesBlack Crook Creek
Location1.73 MI E of 77/K360 JCT
RouteState Highway 360
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23, -96.96694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,697 (2023)
Projected traffic3,492 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K-360 HWY over Black Crook Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-360 HWY over Black Crook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K-360 HWY over Black Crook Creek carry?

About 2,697 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K-360 HWY over Black Crook Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-360 HWY over Black Crook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.