US Bridges

Rs 177 over Trib. to Lightning Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.3W of Girard · Structure no. 000000000190420

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 177 over Trib. to Lightning Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 177 over Trib. to Lightning 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 177
CrossesTrib. to Lightning Creek
Location1.5N 2.3W of Girard
RouteCounty Highway 177
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54339, -94.8832
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2013)
Projected traffic131 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 177 over Trib. to Lightning Creek built?

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

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

About 110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 177 over Trib. to Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.