US Bridges

Rs 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek Trib

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 4.85 E of Nickerson · Structure no. 000000000781120

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek Trib in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 673 82nd Ave
CrossesCow Creek Trib
Location4.85 E of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 673
StateKansas
Coordinates38.144, -97.99806
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 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 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 673 82nd 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 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek Trib carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.