US Bridges

2600 RD Mile 3 over Cotton Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.0E of Havana · Structure no. 000000000630372

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2600 RD Mile 3 over Cotton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 2600 RD Mile 3 over Cotton Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries2600 RD Mile 3
CrossesCotton Creek
Location0.5N 1.0E of Havana
RouteCounty Highway 476
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09633, -95.92684
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2010)
Projected traffic166 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2600 RD Mile 3 over Cotton Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2600 RD Mile 3 over Cotton 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 2600 RD Mile 3 over Cotton Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 2600 RD Mile 3 over Cotton Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 2600 RD Mile 3 over Cotton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.