K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek
GoodCrawford County, Kansas · 0.09 MI W US69 · Structure no. 999912600191381
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,653
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6,653 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,787 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is K126 HWY over Middle 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 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 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns K126 HWY over Middle Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.