US Bridges

Maple Street over Cow Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · Maple ST over Cow Creek · Structure no. 413500781819C14

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,515
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maple Street over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesCow Creek
LocationMaple ST over Cow Creek
RouteCity Street 1819
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04823, -97.92632
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,515 (2015)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Street over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Street over Cow Creek carry?

About 1,515 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Maple Street over Cow Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Maple Street over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.