US Bridges

Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Cow Creek Trib

GoodPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.9N 1.5W Willow Brook · Structure no. 000000000781060

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,958
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Cow Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Cow Creek Trib in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,958 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 2026 W 56th Ave
CrossesCow Creek Trib
Location0.9N 1.5W Willow Brook
RouteCounty Highway 2026
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11476, -97.96549
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,958 (2021)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Cow Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.