US Bridges

Rs 1184 over Little Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.0E of Pittsburg · Structure no. 000000000190590

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1184 over Little Cow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1184 over Little Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1184
CrossesLittle Cow Creek
Location1.0E of Pittsburg
RouteCounty Highway 1184
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39638, -94.66907
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2015)
Projected traffic960 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 1184 over Little Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1184 over Little Cow 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 1184 over Little Cow Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Rs 1184 over Little Cow Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1184 over Little Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.