US Bridges

Washington over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 4.5W of Mulvane · Structure no. 000870821406463

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location4.5W of Mulvane
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48598, -97.3241
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Washington over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington over Trib. to 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Washington over Trib. to Cowskin Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Washington over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Washington over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.