US Bridges

Ave. I | Rs 576 over Little Arkansas River

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 0.5N.E. of Little River · Structure no. 000000000800370

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. I | Rs 576 over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave. I | Rs 576 over Little Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAve. I | Rs 576
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location0.5N.E. of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 576
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40574, -98.00508
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic170 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 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. I | Rs 576 over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. I | Rs 576 over Little Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave. I | Rs 576 over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. I | Rs 576 over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. I | Rs 576 over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.