US Bridges

Local Rd. 93 over Hickory Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 6.4S 3.0E of Walnut · Structure no. 000191073006424

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 93 over Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 93 over Hickory Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 93
CrossesHickory Creek
Location6.4S 3.0E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50904, -95.01528
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
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 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 rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 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. 93 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 93 over 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. 93 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 93 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 93 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.