US Bridges

Severance Street over Cow Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · Severance ST over Cow Ck. · Structure no. 413500781823C18

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Severance Street over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Severance Street over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSeverance Street
CrossesCow Creek
LocationSeverance ST over Cow Ck.
RouteCity Street 1823
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0391, -97.91301
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2015)
Projected traffic930 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Severance Street over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Severance 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 Severance Street over Cow Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Severance Street over Cow Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Severance Street over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.