US Bridges

Rs 1805 over Cowskin Creek Drainage

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 53RDN 0.03 E of 247THW · Structure no. 000000000871740

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,126
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1805 over Cowskin Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1805 over Cowskin Creek Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 96 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 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 2,126 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,594 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1805
CrossesCowskin Creek Drainage
Location53RDN 0.03 E of 247THW
RouteCounty Highway 1805
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7787, -97.62587
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,126 (2022)
Projected traffic2,594 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1805 over Cowskin Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Rs 1805 over Cowskin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1805 over Cowskin Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1805 over Cowskin Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1805 over Cowskin Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.