US Bridges

Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.9W of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000000000781040

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2026 W 56th Ave
CrossesTrib. to Cow Creek
Location1.5N 1.9W of Hutchinson
RouteCounty Highway 2026
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.115, -97.99549
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2021)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Trib. to Cow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.