Bridge conditions in Cowley County, Kansas
340 inventoried bridges · 18 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
18 of the 340 bridges the federal inventory lists in Cowley County are rated poor; the rest split 129 good and 193 fair.
- 18 of the 340 bridges in Cowley County, Kansas, are rated in poor condition (5.3%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 129 bridges (37.9%) are rated good and 193 (56.8%) fair.
- The median Cowley County bridge was built in 1951.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is US160 Hwy over Walnut River (built 1957), carrying about 5,075 vehicles a day.
Good 37.9% · Fair 56.8% · Poor 5.3% of 340 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US160 Hwy over Walnut River | 1957 | 5,075 | Poor |
| 11th RD over Arkansas River | 1945 | 855 | Poor |
| 101st RD over Timber Creek | 1923 | 350 | Poor |
| 262nd RD over Trib. to Arkansas River | 1935 | 100 | Poor |
| 172nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek | 1906 | 50 | Poor |
| Minor 4s-17-35-3 over Creek | 1912 | 45 | Poor |
| Minor 1s-16-35-3 over Spring Creek | 1912 | 45 | Poor |
| 42nd RD over Walnut River | 1930 | 30 | Poor |
| 155th RD over Silver Creek | 1910 | 30 | Poor |
| 71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River | 1930 | 25 | Poor |
| 22nd RD over Rock Creek | 1910 | 25 | Poor |
| 261st RD over Beaver Creek | 1920 | 25 | Poor |
| 275th RD over Grouse Creek | 1910 | 15 | Poor |
| 51st RD over Stewart Creek | 1904 | 10 | Poor |
| 232nd RD over Silver Creek | 1890 | 10 | Poor |
| 223rd RD over Crabb Creek | 1900 | 10 | Poor |
| 2nd RD over Rock Creek | 1920 | 5 | Poor |
| 42nd RD over Grouse Creek | 1927 | 5 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Street N. over C Street Canal | 1928 | 15,675 | Fair |
| US-77 Hwy over "c" Street Canal | 1997 | 6,234 | Good |
| US-77 Hwy over North Creek | 1997 | 6,234 | Good |
| US-77 Hwy over North Creek Tributary | 1998 | 6,234 | Good |
| US-77 Hwy over BNSF Railroad | 1998 | 6,234 | Good |
| US-77 Hwy over North Creek Tributary | 1998 | 6,234 | Good |
| US77 Hwy SB over BNSF Railway | 1972 | 5,944 | Fair |
| US77 Hwy NB over BNSF Railway | 1972 | 5,944 | Fair |
| US 77 Hwy SB over Walnut Riv & Local Rd | 1939 | 5,944 | Good |
| US 77 Hwy NB over Walnut Riv & Local Rd | 1972 | 5,944 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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