US Bridges

Rs 174 over Trib. to Dry Wood Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.5S of Mulberry · Structure no. 000000000190370

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 174 over Trib. to Dry Wood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 174 over Trib. to Dry Wood Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 595 vehicles a day, projected to reach 714 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 174
CrossesTrib. to Dry Wood Creek
Location1.5S of Mulberry
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53461, -94.6211
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2013)
Projected traffic714 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 174 over Trib. to Dry Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 174 over Trib. to Dry Wood 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 174 over Trib. to Dry Wood Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 174 over Trib. to Dry Wood Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 174 over Trib. to Dry Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.