US Bridges

Main ST over Cow Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · Main ST at Ave. a · Structure no. 413500781816C9D

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,545
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Cow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Main ST 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 7,545 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesCow Creek
LocationMain ST at Ave. a
RouteCity Street 1816
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05065, -97.93189
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,545 (2015)
Projected traffic9,450 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$412,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Cow Creek built?

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

What condition is Main ST 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 Main ST over Cow Creek carry?

About 7,545 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Cow Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.