K55 HWY over Cowskin Creek
GoodSumner County, Kansas · 5.71 MI E US81 HWY · Structure no. 999905500961451
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 836
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K55 HWY over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K55 HWY over Cowskin Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K55 HWY over Cowskin Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is K55 HWY 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does K55 HWY over Cowskin Creek carry?
About 836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is K55 HWY over Cowskin Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K55 HWY over Cowskin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.