US Bridges

Rs 176 over Trib. to Middle Cow Ck.

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.3E of Franklin · Structure no. 000000000190390

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 176 over Trib. to Middle Cow Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 176 over Trib. to Middle Cow Ck. 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 6 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 705 vehicles a day, projected to reach 846 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 176
CrossesTrib. to Middle Cow Ck.
Location0.5S 1.3E of Franklin
RouteCounty Highway 176
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51348, -94.68161
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2013)
Projected traffic846 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 176 over Trib. to Middle Cow Ck. built?

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

What condition is Rs 176 over Trib. to Middle 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 176 over Trib. to Middle Cow Ck. carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 176 over Trib. to Middle Cow Ck.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 176 over Trib. to Middle Cow Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.