US Bridges

Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Trib. to Cow Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 2.0W of Saxman · Structure no. 000000000800060

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
115 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Trib. to Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Trib. to Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 75 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,715 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. Q | Rs 445
CrossesTrib. to Cow Creek
Location2.0W of Saxman
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28959, -98.16629
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2021)
Projected traffic2,715 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Trib. to Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Trib. to Cow Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Trib. to Cow Creek carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Trib. to Cow Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Trib. to Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.