US Bridges

US69 HWY over First Cow Creek Drainage

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 4.58 MI N NJT US69ALT · Structure no. 999906900190061

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY over First Cow Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US69 HWY 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 5,233 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,385 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS69 HWY
CrossesFirst Cow Creek Drainage
Location4.58 MI N NJT US69ALT
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50583, -94.705
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,233 (2023)
Projected traffic6,385 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 HWY over First Cow Creek Drainage built?

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

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

About 5,233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY over First Cow Creek Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY over First Cow Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.