2nd Rd. over Cow Creek
GoodRice County, Kansas · 4.2S 3.5W of Bushton · Structure no. 000800699005144
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Rd. over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2nd Rd. over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2nd Rd. over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd Rd. over 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 2nd Rd. over Cow Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 2nd Rd. over Cow Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Rd. over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.