US Bridges

Rs 169 over Trib to Dry Br Cox Crk.

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.0W of Gross · Structure no. 000000000190120

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 169 over Trib to Dry Br Cox Crk. is a concrete slab carrying Rs 169 over Trib to Dry Br Cox Crk. 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesTrib to Dry Br Cox Crk.
Location2.0W of Gross
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6011, -94.68647
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2013)
Projected traffic204 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 169 over Trib to Dry Br Cox Crk. built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 169 over Trib to Dry Br Cox Crk. 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 169 over Trib to Dry Br Cox Crk. carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 169 over Trib to Dry Br Cox Crk.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 169 over Trib to Dry Br Cox Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.