US Bridges

Maize Road over Cowskin Creek Tributary

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Maize .3 M N. Central · Structure no. 430400876025030

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maize Road over Cowskin Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Maize Road over Cowskin Creek Tributary in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMaize Road
CrossesCowskin Creek Tributary
LocationMaize .3 M N. Central
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6987, -97.46259
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2006)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Maize Road over Cowskin Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maize Road over Cowskin Creek Tributary 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Maize Road over Cowskin Creek Tributary carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maize Road over Cowskin Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Maize Road over Cowskin Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.