US Bridges

Ave. I | Rs 576 over Trib. to Little Ark Rv.

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 1.0E of Little River · Structure no. 000000000800375

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. I | Rs 576 over Trib. to Little Ark Rv. is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. I | Rs 576 over Trib. to Little Ark Rv. in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. I | Rs 576
CrossesTrib. to Little Ark Rv.
Location1.0E of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 576
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40583, -97.9881
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic170 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave. I | Rs 576 over Trib. to Little Ark Rv. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. I | Rs 576 over Trib. to Little Ark Rv. 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 Trib. to Little Ark Rv. carry?

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

How long is Ave. I | Rs 576 over Trib. to Little Ark Rv.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ave. I | Rs 576 over Trib. to Little Ark Rv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.