US Bridges

K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · 0.20 MI W US69 · Structure no. 999912600190371

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,653
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,653 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,787 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK126 HWY
CrossesMiddle Cow Creek
Location0.20 MI W US69
RouteState Highway 126
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41111, -94.7275
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,653 (2023)
Projected traffic6,787 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek carry?

About 6,653 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.