US Bridges

Rs 169 over Trib. to Lightning Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.9W of Farlington · Structure no. 000000000190070

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 169 over Trib. to Lightning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 169 over Trib. to Lightning Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 169
CrossesTrib. to Lightning Creek
Location1.0S 3.9W of Farlington
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60184, -94.9027
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 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 traffic225 (2013)
Projected traffic270 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 169 over Trib. to Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Rs 169 over Trib. to Lightning 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 169 over Trib. to Lightning Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 169 over Trib. to Lightning Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 169 over Trib. to Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.