US Bridges

Rs 1584 over Trib. to Cow Creek

GoodPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.0S of Capaldo · Structure no. 000000000190644

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,584
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1584 over Trib. to Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1584 over Trib. to Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,584 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,901 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1584
CrossesTrib. to Cow Creek
Location2.0S of Capaldo
RouteCounty Highway 1584
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44049, -94.72486
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 traffic1,584 (2013)
Projected traffic1,901 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 1584 over Trib. to Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1584 over Trib. to 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 1584 over Trib. to Cow Creek carry?

About 1,584 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1584 over Trib. to Cow Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1584 over Trib. to Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.