US Bridges

Local Rd. 131 over Trib. to Hickory Creek

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 10.9S 3.0E of Walnut · Structure no. 000191073006509

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 131 over Trib. to Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 131 over Trib. to Hickory Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 131
CrossesTrib. to Hickory Creek
Location10.9S 3.0E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44443, -95.01537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 131 over Trib. to Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 131 over Trib. to Hickory Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 131 over Trib. to Hickory Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 131 over Trib. to Hickory Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 131 over Trib. to Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.