US Bridges

N Wilson RD over Cow Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 0.7N of Willow Brook · Structure no. 000780749005603

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Wilson RD over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying N Wilson RD over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Wilson RD
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.7N of Willow Brook
RouteCounty Highway 7821
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11147, -97.99633
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2021)
Projected traffic440 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 N Wilson RD over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Wilson RD over Cow Creek 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 N Wilson RD over Cow Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N Wilson RD over Cow Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N Wilson RD over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.