US Bridges

Local 8-59-9 over Cowskin Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.9E of Belle Plaine · Structure no. 000960827906560

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 8-59-9 over Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 8-59-9 over Cowskin Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 8-59-9
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location1.5N 0.9E of Belle Plaine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42154, -97.25944
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Local 8-59-9 over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 8-59-9 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local 8-59-9 over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local 8-59-9 over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local 8-59-9 over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.