US Bridges

Willowbrook RD over Cow Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · W Edge of Willowbrook · Structure no. 000780749005622

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willowbrook RD over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Willowbrook RD over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesWillowbrook RD
CrossesCow Creek
LocationW Edge of Willowbrook
RouteCounty Highway 1074
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09894, -97.99569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Willowbrook RD over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willowbrook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Willowbrook RD over Cow Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Willowbrook RD over Cow Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Willowbrook RD over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.