22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Cow Creek
PoorPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 7.0E.N.E. of Sterling · Structure no. 000000000800150
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Cow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Cow Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.