US Bridges

Rs 174 over Cox Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · W. Edge of Arcadia · Structure no. 000000000190380

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 174 over Cox Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 174 over Cox Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 366 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 174
CrossesCox Creek
LocationW. Edge of Arcadia
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64415, -94.6344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2013)
Projected traffic366 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 174 over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 174 over Cox 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 174 over Cox Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 174 over Cox Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 174 over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.