US Bridges

Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.0W 7.5N of Mccune · Structure no. 000000000190230

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 171
CrossesTrib. to Hickory Creek
Location1.0W 7.5N of Mccune
RouteCounty Highway 171
StateKansas
Coordinates37.46039, -95.0336
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2013)
Projected traffic113 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

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

About 94 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.