US Bridges

223rd RD over Crabb Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.7W of Dexter · Structure no. 000180885406942

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

223rd RD over Crabb Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying 223rd RD over Crabb Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries223rd RD
CrossesCrabb Creek
Location3.0S 1.7W of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.1413, -96.74521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 223rd RD over Crabb Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is 223rd RD over Crabb Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 223rd RD over Crabb Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 223rd RD over Crabb Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 223rd RD over Crabb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.