US Bridges

Local Rd. 198 over Little Cow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.0E of Pittsburg · Structure no. 000191113006540

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 198 over Little Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 198 over Little Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 198
CrossesLittle Cow Creek
Location1.0N 3.0E of Pittsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42558, -94.65007
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 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 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. 198 over Little Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 198 over Little 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 Local Rd. 198 over Little Cow Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 198 over Little Cow Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 198 over Little Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.