US Bridges

Rs 169 over Lightning Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.1W of Farlington · Structure no. 000000000190080

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 169 over Lightning Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 169 over Lightning Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 169
CrossesLightning Creek
Location1.0S 3.1W of Farlington
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60176, -94.8882
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating10.8 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 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 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 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 169 over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 169 over 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 Lightning Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 169 over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 169 over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.