US Bridges

K-7 Highway over Second Cow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 5.34 MI N K-47 Highway · Structure no. 999900700190701

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-7 Highway over Second Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-7 Highway over Second Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,734 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesK-7 Highway
CrossesSecond Cow Creek
Location5.34 MI N K-47 Highway
RouteState Highway 7
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58639, -94.83556
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2023)
Projected traffic1,734 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-7 Highway over Second Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-7 Highway over Second 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K-7 Highway over Second Cow Creek carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K-7 Highway over Second Cow Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns K-7 Highway over Second Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.