US Bridges

Ave N. | Rs 577 over Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 3.9W 1.5S of Chase · Structure no. 000000000800400

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave N. | Rs 577 over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave N. | Rs 577 over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve N. | Rs 577
CrossesCow Creek
Location3.9W 1.5S of Chase
RouteCounty Highway 577
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33326, -98.27825
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
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 N. | Rs 577 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave N. | Rs 577 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 N. | Rs 577 over Cow Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave N. | Rs 577 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ave N. | Rs 577 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.