US Bridges

Ave. F | Rs 984 over Little Cow Creek

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 5.0S.E. of Frederick · Structure no. 000000000800480

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. F | Rs 984 over Little Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave. F | Rs 984 over Little Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve. F | Rs 984
CrossesLittle Cow Creek
Location5.0S.E. of Frederick
RouteCounty Highway 984
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44968, -98.22969
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2021)
Projected traffic115 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. F | Rs 984 over Little Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. F | Rs 984 over Little Cow Creek 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. F | Rs 984 over Little Cow Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. F | Rs 984 over Little Cow Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. F | Rs 984 over Little Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.