US Bridges

R-43 222nd Street over Cow Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.5E 1.5S of Reno · Structure no. 000000000520030

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,095
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-43 222nd Street over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying R-43 222nd Street over Cow Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesR-43 222nd Street
CrossesCow Creek
Location1.5E 1.5S of Reno
RouteCounty Highway 209
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02959, -95.09346
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,095 (2021)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 R-43 222nd Street over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is R-43 222nd Street over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does R-43 222nd Street over Cow Creek carry?

About 2,095 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is R-43 222nd Street over Cow Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns R-43 222nd Street over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.