US Bridges

Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Cow Creek

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 11.5E of Wright · Structure no. 000000000290200

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Cow Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 953 (jewell Rd)
CrossesCow Creek
Location11.5E of Wright
RouteCounty Highway 953
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77794, -99.68539
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic175 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Cow Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Cow Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.