US Bridges

Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.0W 5.8N of Mccune · Structure no. 000000000190220

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory 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 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 171
CrossesTrib. to Hickory Creek
Location1.0W 5.8N of Mccune
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43967, -95.03349
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2010)
Projected traffic126 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 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory 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 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.