US-81 HWY over Cowskin Creek Drainage
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 3.94 MI N Sumner Coln · Structure no. 999908100874661
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,644
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-81 HWY over Cowskin Creek Drainage is a steel culvert carrying US-81 HWY over Cowskin Creek Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,644 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,758 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-81 HWY over Cowskin Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-81 HWY over Cowskin Creek Drainage 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US-81 HWY over Cowskin Creek Drainage carry?
About 5,644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-81 HWY over Cowskin Creek Drainage?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US-81 HWY over Cowskin Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.