US Bridges

Minor Col 202 over Cow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.6W of Pittsburg · Structure no. 000191105406600

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 202 over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 202 over Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 202
CrossesCow Creek
Location2.0S 0.6W of Pittsburg
RouteCounty Highway 1902
StateKansas
Coordinates37.38194, -94.71596
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2013)
Projected traffic960 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 Minor Col 202 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 202 over Cow 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 Minor Col 202 over Cow Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 202 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 202 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.