US Bridges

Ave C over Cow Creek

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 1.0N 5.2E of Wilson · Structure no. 000270709204600

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave C over Cow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave C over Cow Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve C
CrossesCow Creek
Location1.0N 5.2E of Wilson
RouteCounty Highway 363
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84158, -98.37095
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ave C over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave C over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ave C over Cow Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave C over Cow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ave C over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.