US Bridges

Local Rd. 176 over Brush Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.2S 5.0W of Pittsburg · Structure no. 000191097006602

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 176 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 176 over Brush Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 176
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.2S 5.0W of Pittsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.37996, -94.79599
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 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 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. 176 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 176 over Brush 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. 176 over Brush Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 176 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 176 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.