US Bridges

Rs 173 over Trib. to Cow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 0.8N of Chicopee · Structure no. 000000000190280

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,265
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 173 over Trib. to Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 173 over Trib. to Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,518 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 173
CrossesTrib. to Cow Creek
Location0.8N of Chicopee
RouteCounty Highway 173
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39284, -94.74183
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2013)
Projected traffic1,518 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 173 over Trib. to Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 173 over Trib. to Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 173 over Trib. to Cow Creek carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 173 over Trib. to Cow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 173 over Trib. to Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.