US Bridges

Rs 174 over Trib. to Little Cow Ck.

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 3.0E of Pittsburg · Structure no. 000000000190320

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,545
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 174 over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 174 over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,545 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,054 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 174
CrossesTrib. to Little Cow Ck.
Location3.0E of Pittsburg
RouteCounty Highway 174
StateKansas
Coordinates37.38504, -94.63135
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,545 (2013)
Projected traffic3,054 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 174 over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 174 over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. 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 174 over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. carry?

About 2,545 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 174 over Trib. to Little Cow Ck.?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 174 over Trib. to Little Cow Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.