US Bridges

Stroud RD 34.20 over Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 4.6E 4.0S of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780763205760

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stroud RD 34.20 over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stroud RD 34.20 over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStroud RD 34.20
CrossesCow Creek
Location4.6E 4.0S of Hutchinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99939, -97.86317
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating12.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2021)
Projected traffic70 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stroud RD 34.20 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stroud RD 34.20 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 Stroud RD 34.20 over Cow Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stroud RD 34.20 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Stroud RD 34.20 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.