Rs 55 over Dry Branch Cox Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.2N of Arma · Structure no. 000000000190020
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 55 over Dry Branch Cox Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 55 over Dry Branch Cox Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 55 over Dry Branch Cox Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 55 over Dry Branch Cox 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 55 over Dry Branch Cox Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rs 55 over Dry Branch Cox Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 55 over Dry Branch Cox Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.