US Bridges

Main ST | Rs 576 over Trib. Little Arkansas

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · N. Edge of Little River · Structure no. 000000000800360

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST | Rs 576 over Trib. Little Arkansas is a concrete culvert carrying Main ST | Rs 576 over Trib. Little Arkansas in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST | Rs 576
CrossesTrib. Little Arkansas
LocationN. Edge of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 576
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40153, -98.01009
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic630 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST | Rs 576 over Trib. Little Arkansas built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST | Rs 576 over Trib. Little Arkansas 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 Main ST | Rs 576 over Trib. Little Arkansas carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main ST | Rs 576 over Trib. Little Arkansas?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Main ST | Rs 576 over Trib. Little Arkansas?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.