US Bridges

K126 HWY over E Cow Creek Drainage

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.43 MI E US69BS Ptsburg · Structure no. 999912600190401

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,156
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K126 HWY over E Cow Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K126 HWY over E Cow Creek Drainage in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 102 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 4,156 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,240 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK126 HWY
CrossesE Cow Creek Drainage
Location1.43 MI E US69BS Ptsburg
RouteState Highway 126
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41083, -94.67806
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
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 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 width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,156 (2023)
Projected traffic4,240 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 E Cow Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is K126 HWY over E 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 K126 HWY over E Cow Creek Drainage carry?

About 4,156 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K126 HWY over E Cow Creek Drainage?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns K126 HWY over E Cow Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.