US Bridges

US75 HWY over Cotton Creek Drainage

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.42 MI N Njct US166 · Structure no. 999907500630021

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,314
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over Cotton Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US75 HWY over Cotton Creek Drainage in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 3,314 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,044 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesCotton Creek Drainage
Location1.42 MI N Njct US166
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08722, -95.92833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,314 (2023)
Projected traffic4,044 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US75 HWY over Cotton Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 HWY over Cotton Creek Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US75 HWY over Cotton Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,314 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over Cotton Creek Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over Cotton Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.