US Bridges

Atkinson Road over First Cow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · .5 Mi. W US 69/ US 60 · Structure no. 456020194528006

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,615
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkinson Road over First Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Atkinson Road over First Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAtkinson Road
CrossesFirst Cow Creek
Location.5 Mi. W US 69/ US 60
RouteCity Street 4528
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44042, -94.71534
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,615 (2010)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atkinson Road over First Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atkinson Road over First 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Atkinson Road over First Cow Creek carry?

About 1,615 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Atkinson Road over First Cow Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Atkinson Road over First Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.