US Bridges

11th. Avenue over Cow Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 0.5E of N Hendricks ST · Structure no. 413500781824C03

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th. Avenue over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 11th. Avenue over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,064 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries11th. Avenue
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.5E of N Hendricks ST
RouteCity Street 1824
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06505, -97.94992
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2015)
Projected traffic2,064 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$662,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th. Avenue over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th. Avenue 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 11th. Avenue over Cow Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 11th. Avenue over Cow Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 11th. Avenue over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.