US Bridges

Avenue a and Wash. over Cow Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · Ave a at Washington · Structure no. 413500781816C9A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue a and Wash. over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Avenue a and Wash. over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesAvenue a and Wash.
CrossesCow Creek
LocationAve a at Washington
RouteCity Street 1816
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05082, -97.93346
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2015)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Avenue a and Wash. over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue a and Wash. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue a and Wash. over Cow Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue a and Wash. over Cow Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Avenue a and Wash. over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.