US Bridges

US69 NB over First Cow Creek Drainage

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.26 MI N NJT US69ALT NB · Structure no. 999906900190051

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,495
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 NB over First Cow Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US69 NB over First Cow Creek Drainage in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5,495 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,705 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS69 NB
CrossesFirst Cow Creek Drainage
Location2.26 MI N NJT US69ALT NB
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47306, -94.705
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,495 (2023)
Projected traffic6,705 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US69 NB over First Cow Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US69 NB over First Cow Creek Drainage 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 US69 NB over First Cow Creek Drainage carry?

About 5,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US69 NB over First Cow Creek Drainage?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US69 NB over First Cow Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.