US Bridges

Ave. I over Trib. to Cow Creek

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 7.5S 0.4E of Bushton · Structure no. 000800705905200

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. I over Trib. to Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. I over Trib. to 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve. I
CrossesTrib. to Cow Creek
Location7.5S 0.4E of Bushton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40567, -98.38895
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
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. I over Trib. to Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. I over Trib. to 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. I over Trib. to Cow Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave. I over Trib. to Cow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ave. I over Trib. to Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.