US Bridges

Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 1.0W of Saxman · Structure no. 000000000800070

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,715 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. Q | Rs 445
CrossesCow Creek
Location1.0W of Saxman
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28937, -98.14424
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. Q | Rs 445 over 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 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 Cow Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.