US Bridges

AA.5-9.3 134 over Cottonwood Creek

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 0.2E 1.0S of Hanover · Structure no. 001010869503163

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

AA.5-9.3 134 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AA.5-9.3 134 over Cottonwood Creek in Washington 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAA.5-9.3 134
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.2E 1.0S of Hanover
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87957, -96.87177
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 AA.5-9.3 134 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is AA.5-9.3 134 over Cottonwood 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does AA.5-9.3 134 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is AA.5-9.3 134 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns AA.5-9.3 134 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.