US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 0.5W of Saxman · Structure no. 000000000800080

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
8 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 1952, so it is 73 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 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 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
Location0.5W of Saxman
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28955, -98.13329
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 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 2042
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$710,000 (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 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

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 77 ft (23.5 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.