US Bridges

Rs 2189 over East Cow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.0S K-126 1.8E Alt US-69 · Structure no. 000000000190691

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,709
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2189 over East Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 2189 over East Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,709 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 2189
CrossesEast Cow Creek
Location2.0S K-126 1.8E Alt US-69
RouteCounty Highway 2189
StateKansas
Coordinates37.38177, -94.66998
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,709 (2013)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 Rs 2189 over East Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2189 over East Cow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2189 over East Cow Creek carry?

About 1,709 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2189 over East Cow Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2189 over East Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.