Local Rd. 173 over Trib. to Limestone Creek
Crawford County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Local Rd. 173 over Trib. to Limestone Creek in Crawford County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2013).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 119 of the 295 inventoried bridges in Crawford County rated fair (40.3%); 27 (9.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 27 ft |
| Location | 15.8S 10.2E of Walnut |
| NBI structure number | 000191087006608 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Crawford County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US69/US169 Hwy over Cow Creek | 1992 | 14,286 | Good |
| US69/US169 Hwy over Cow Creek | 1993 | 9,347 | Good |
| K-126 over KCS Railway | 2022 | 7,622 | Good |
| K126 Hwy over Middle Cow Creek | 1931 | 6,653 | Fair |
| K126 Hwy over Middle Cow Creek | 2021 | 6,653 | Good |
| US69 over First Cow Creek Drainage | 1952 | 6,144 | Good |
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