US Bridges

N Pennington RD over Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.5E 0.5S of Willow Brook · Structure no. 000780751005626

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
209 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Pennington RD over Cow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Pennington RD over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Pennington RD
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.5E 0.5S of Willow Brook
RouteCounty Highway 7823
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09267, -97.978
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2046
Trucks19%
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 N Pennington RD over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Pennington RD over Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does N Pennington RD over Cow Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is N Pennington RD over Cow Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Pennington RD over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.