Rs 644 59-6-8 over Trib. to Cowskin Creek
PoorPosted for loadSumner County, Kansas · 2.1N of Belle Plaine · Structure no. 000000000960570
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,815
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 644 59-6-8 over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 644 59-6-8 over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,815 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 644 59-6-8 over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 644 59-6-8 over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Rs 644 59-6-8 over Trib. to Cowskin Creek carry?
About 2,815 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rs 644 59-6-8 over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 644 59-6-8 over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.