US Bridges

Rs 177 over Middle Cow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.1W of Arma · Structure no. 000000000190450

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 177 over Middle Cow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 177 over Middle Cow 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 786 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 177
CrossesMiddle Cow Creek
Location1.1W of Arma
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54308, -94.72692
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2013)
Projected traffic786 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 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 Middle Cow Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 177 over Middle Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 177 over Middle Cow Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 177 over Middle Cow Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 177 over Middle Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.