US Bridges

Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.0W 8.9N of Mccune · Structure no. 000000000190250

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 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 8.9N of Mccune
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48409, -95.03346
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2013)
Projected traffic98 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 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 1935, making it 90 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 82 vehicles per day (2013 count).

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 171 over Trib. to Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.