US Bridges

1st Rd. over Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 4.5W 4.5S of Bushton · Structure no. 000800697005143

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Rd. over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st Rd. over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1st Rd.
CrossesCow Creek
Location4.5W 4.5S of Bushton
RouteCounty Highway 8003
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44632, -98.48058
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 1st Rd. over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Rd. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 1st Rd. over Cow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 1st Rd. over Cow Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Rd. over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.