US Bridges

Cow Creek Road over Trib. to Straight Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · S. Edge of Havensville · Structure no. 000750955003680

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cow Creek Road over Trib. to Straight Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cow Creek Road over Trib. to Straight Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCow Creek Road
CrossesTrib. to Straight Creek
LocationS. Edge of Havensville
RouteCounty Highway 7515
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50657, -96.07305
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cow Creek Road over Trib. to Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cow Creek Road over Trib. to Straight 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cow Creek Road over Trib. to Straight Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cow Creek Road over Trib. to Straight Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cow Creek Road over Trib. to Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.