US Bridges

167th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 151STW 0.7 N of 37THN · Structure no. 000870801006083

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

167th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 167th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries167th Local Rd.
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location151STW 0.7 N of 37THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75991, -97.51755
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 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 traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic70 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 167th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 167th Local Rd. over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 167th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 167th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 167th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.