US Bridges

East Quincy over Trib. to Little Cow Crk

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · E. Edge of Pittsburg · Structure no. 456020194506004

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Quincy over Trib. to Little Cow Crk is a concrete culvert carrying East Quincy over Trib. to Little Cow Crk in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Quincy
CrossesTrib. to Little Cow Crk
LocationE. Edge of Pittsburg
RouteCity Street 4506
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39633, -94.67982
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Quincy over Trib. to Little Cow Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is East Quincy over Trib. to Little Cow Crk 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does East Quincy over Trib. to Little Cow Crk carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Quincy over Trib. to Little Cow Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns East Quincy over Trib. to Little Cow Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.