US Bridges

Minor RENO6125 over Cow Creek Trib

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0E of Willow Brook · Structure no. 000780751005607

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor RENO6125 over Cow Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Minor RENO6125 over Cow Creek Trib in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor RENO6125
CrossesCow Creek Trib
Location1.0E of Willow Brook
RouteCounty Highway 7823
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10406, -97.9779
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2021)
Projected traffic145 by 2046
Trucks20%
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 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 Minor RENO6125 over Cow Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor RENO6125 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 Minor RENO6125 over Cow Creek Trib carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Minor RENO6125 over Cow Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Minor RENO6125 over Cow Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.