US Bridges

279th W Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 279THW 0.9 N of 21STN · Structure no. 000870785006121

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

279th W Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a steel culvert carrying 279th W Local Rd. over Trib. to 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries279th W Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location279THW 0.9 N of 21STN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73399, -97.66243
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 279th W Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?

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

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

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.