US Bridges

Eales RD over Cow Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.0E of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780765305780

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eales RD over Cow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eales RD over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEales RD
CrossesCow Creek
Location3.0S 3.0E of Hutchinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98476, -97.84379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2021)
Projected traffic55 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eales RD over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eales 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 Eales RD over Cow Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eales RD over Cow Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Eales RD over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.