5th Rd. over Cow Creek
GoodRice County, Kansas · 0.5W 6.0S of Bushton · Structure no. 000800705005165
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Rd. over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Rd. over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 5th Rd. over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th 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 5th Rd. over Cow Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 5th Rd. over Cow Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Rd. over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.