US Bridges

Minor Col 112 over Little Cow Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.8E of Girard · Structure no. 000191111806460

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 112 over Little Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 112 over Little Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 112
CrossesLittle Cow Creek
Location4.0S 2.8E of Girard
RouteCounty Highway 1914
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48402, -94.65294
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic120 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 112 over Little Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 112 over Little 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 112 over Little Cow Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 112 over Little Cow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 112 over Little Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.