US Bridges

10th Rd. over Cow Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.2N of Chase · Structure no. 000800715005205

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Rd. over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 10th Rd. over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries10th Rd.
CrossesCow Creek
Location2.0E 3.2N of Chase
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.399, -98.31273
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic50 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 10th Rd. over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th 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 10th Rd. over Cow Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 10th Rd. over Cow Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Rd. over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.