US Bridges

Local Rd. 73 over Trib. to Cox Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.5N 3.0E of Arma · Structure no. 000191113006345

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 73 over Trib. to Cox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 73 over Trib. to Cox Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 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. 73
CrossesTrib. to Cox Creek
Location1.5N 3.0E of Arma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56549, -94.64968
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 Local Rd. 73 over Trib. to Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 73 over Trib. to Cox 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 Local Rd. 73 over Trib. to Cox Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 73 over Trib. to Cox Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 73 over Trib. to Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.