US Bridges

Rs 1183 over Middle Cow Creek

GoodPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · W. Edge of Pittsburg · Structure no. 000000000190570

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1183 over Middle Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1183 over Middle Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,008 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1183
CrossesMiddle Cow Creek
LocationW. Edge of Pittsburg
RouteCounty Highway 1183
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39668, -94.72642
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2013)
Projected traffic1,008 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 1183 over Middle Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1183 over Middle Cow 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 1183 over Middle Cow Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1183 over Middle Cow Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1183 over Middle Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.