US Bridges

8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Cow Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 5.0N of Chase · Structure no. 000000000800050

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries8th Rd. | Rs 360
CrossesCow Creek
Location5.0N of Chase
RouteCounty Highway 360
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43219, -98.34971
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Rd. | Rs 360 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Cow Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.