US Bridges

Rs 55 over Trib. to Cox Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.0W 0.5N of Arcadia · Structure no. 000000000190030

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 55 over Trib. to Cox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 55 over Trib. to Cox Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 55
CrossesTrib. to Cox Creek
Location1.0W 0.5N of Arcadia
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65184, -94.64876
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2013)
Projected traffic162 by 2044
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 Rs 55 over Trib. to Cox Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 55 over Trib. to Cox 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 55 over Trib. to Cox Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 55 over Trib. to Cox Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 55 over Trib. to Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.