Ave. V | Rs 572 over Cow Creek
FairPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 8.0E of Sterling · Structure no. 000000000800230
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave. V | Rs 572 over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. V | Rs 572 over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave. V | Rs 572 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave. V | Rs 572 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ave. V | Rs 572 over Cow Creek carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ave. V | Rs 572 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ave. V | Rs 572 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.