US Bridges

Rs 178 over Trib. to Cox Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.7W of Mulberry · Structure no. 000000000190460

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 178 over Trib. to Cox Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 178 over Trib. to Cox Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 178
CrossesTrib. to Cox Creek
Location1.7W of Mulberry
RouteCounty Highway 178
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55759, -94.66212
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 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 traffic700 (2013)
Projected traffic840 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 178 over Trib. to Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 178 over Trib. to 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 178 over Trib. to Cox Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 178 over Trib. to Cox Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 178 over Trib. to Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.