US Bridges

Local Rd. 150 over Trib. to East Cow Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.0N K-126 3.1E Alt US-69 · Structure no. 000191113106540

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 150 over Trib. to East Cow Ck. is a concrete slab carrying Local Rd. 150 over Trib. to East Cow Ck. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 150
CrossesTrib. to East Cow Ck.
Location1.0N K-126 3.1E Alt US-69
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42556, -94.64609
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 150 over Trib. to East Cow Ck. built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 150 over Trib. to East Cow Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 150 over Trib. to East Cow Ck. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 150 over Trib. to East Cow Ck.?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 150 over Trib. to East Cow Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.