US Bridges

NW 130th Road over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 7.0N 5.3W of Attica · Structure no. 000390711306660

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 130th Road over Cottonwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying NW 130th Road over Cottonwood Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 130th Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location7.0N 5.3W of Attica
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34053, -98.32506
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 130th Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 130th Road over Cottonwood 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NW 130th Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NW 130th Road over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NW 130th Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.