US Bridges

W 2nd Avenue over Cow Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 2nd. Ave. at Cow Creek · Structure no. 513500780000C06

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 2nd Avenue over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 2nd Avenue over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW 2nd Avenue
CrossesCow Creek
Location2nd. Ave. at Cow Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05474, -97.94154
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2015)
Projected traffic4,880 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 W 2nd Avenue over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 2nd Avenue 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 W 2nd Avenue over Cow Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 2nd Avenue over Cow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns W 2nd Avenue over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.