US Bridges

Local Rd. 179 over Trib. to Hickory Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 16.7S 0.2E of Walnut · Structure no. 000191067006628

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 179 over Trib. to Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 179 over Trib. to Hickory Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 179
CrossesTrib. to Hickory Creek
Location16.7S 0.2E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 1988
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35957, -95.0677
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 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 Local Rd. 179 over Trib. to Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 179 over Trib. to Hickory 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 Local Rd. 179 over Trib. to Hickory Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local Rd. 179 over Trib. to Hickory Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 179 over Trib. to Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.