US Bridges

Rs 174 over Trib. to Little Cow Ck.

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.0E of Pittsburg · Structure no. 000000000190330

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 174 over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 174 over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 174
CrossesTrib. to Little Cow Ck.
Location2.0E of Pittsburg
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41309, -94.63116
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.7 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2013)
Projected traffic1,320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 174 over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 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 1,100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.