US Bridges

K61 HWY Nb/Sb over Cow Creek Drainage

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 0.07 MI N Ejct US50 · Structure no. 999906100780441

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,021
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K61 HWY Nb/Sb over Cow Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K61 HWY Nb/Sb over Cow Creek Drainage in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 4,021 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,102 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 141 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK61 HWY Nb/Sb
CrossesCow Creek Drainage
Location0.07 MI N Ejct US50
RouteState Highway 61
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02944, -97.90361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,021 (2023)
Projected traffic4,102 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K61 HWY Nb/Sb over Cow Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is K61 HWY Nb/Sb over Cow Creek Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K61 HWY Nb/Sb over Cow Creek Drainage carry?

About 4,021 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K61 HWY Nb/Sb over Cow Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns K61 HWY Nb/Sb over Cow Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.