US Bridges

Rs 177 over Trib. to Lightning Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 3.2E of Brazilton · Structure no. 000000000190410

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 177 over Trib. to Lightning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 177 over Trib. to Lightning Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 177
CrossesTrib. to Lightning Creek
Location3.2E of Brazilton
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55808, -94.90223
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2013)
Projected traffic126 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 177 over Trib. to Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Rs 177 over Trib. to Lightning 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 177 over Trib. to Lightning Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 177 over Trib. to Lightning Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 177 over Trib. to Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.