US Bridges

Rs 113 over Trib. to Cow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.0E of Cherokee · Structure no. 000000000190060

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 113 over Trib. to Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 113 over Trib. to Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 113
CrossesTrib. to Cow Creek
Location2.0E of Cherokee
RouteCounty Highway 113
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35067, -94.77789
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2013)
Projected traffic264 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$520,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 113 over Trib. to Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 113 over Trib. to Cow 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 113 over Trib. to Cow Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 113 over Trib. to Cow Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 113 over Trib. to Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.