US Bridges

Rs 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 4.0 E of Nickerson · Structure no. 000000000780900

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
386 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2046. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 673 82nd Ave
CrossesCow Creek
Location4.0 E of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 673
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14421, -98.00665
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Rs 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 673 82nd Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 673 82nd Ave over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.