US Bridges

279th W Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 279THW 0.4 N of 29THN · Structure no. 000870785006106

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

279th W Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 279th W Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries279th W Local Rd.
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location279THW 0.4 N of 29THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74068, -97.6625
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 279th W Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 279th W Local Rd. over Cowskin 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 279th W Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 279th W Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 279th W Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.