US Bridges

Local Rd. 5 over Trib. to Cox Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 8.4N 4.0E of Arma · Structure no. 000191115006206

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 5 over Trib. to Cox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 5 over Trib. to Cox Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 5
CrossesTrib. to Cox Creek
Location8.4N 4.0E of Arma
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6627, -94.63073
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic42 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. 5 over Trib. to Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 5 over Trib. to Cox 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. 5 over Trib. to Cox Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 5 over Trib. to Cox Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 5 over Trib. to Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.