US Bridges

Local Rd. 94 over Hickory Creek

GoodPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 6.7S 3.0E of Walnut · Structure no. 000191073006427

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 94 over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 94
CrossesHickory Creek
Location6.7S 3.0E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50476, -95.01527
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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. 94 over Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 94 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. 94 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 94 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 94 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.