US Bridges

Minor Col 111 over Middle Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.0S 7.0E of Girard · Structure no. 000191105506460

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 111 over Middle Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col 111 over Middle Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 111
CrossesMiddle Cow Creek
Location2.0S 7.0E of Girard
RouteCounty Highway 1914
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48431, -94.71501
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 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 111 over Middle Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 111 over Middle Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 111 over Middle Cow Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 111 over Middle Cow Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 111 over Middle Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.