US Bridges

Avenue F East over Cow Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · Avenue F over Cow Creek · Structure no. 513500780000C16

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue F East over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Avenue F East 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAvenue F East
CrossesCow Creek
LocationAvenue F over Cow Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04451, -97.92051
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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2015)
Projected traffic1,045 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 Avenue F East over Cow Creek built?

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

What condition is Avenue F East 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 F East over Cow Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue F East over Cow Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Avenue F East over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.