US Bridges

291st RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.5N of Hooser · Structure no. 000000000180670

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

291st RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 291st RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries291st RD
CrossesTrib. to Crabb Creek
Location1.5N of Hooser
RouteCounty Highway 1007
StateKansas
Coordinates37.16493, -96.62611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 291st RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 291st RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 291st RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 291st RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 291st RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.