US Bridges

Avenue B over Cow Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · Avenue B at Cow Creek · Structure no. 513500780000C11

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue B over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Avenue B over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long.

CarriesAvenue B
CrossesCow Creek
LocationAvenue B at Cow Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04967, -97.92889
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2015)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue B over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue B 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 Avenue B over Cow Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue B over Cow Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Avenue B over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.