US Bridges

Ave. J over Cow Creek Overflow

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 2.4E 2.5N of Chase · Structure no. 000800715405220

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. J over Cow Creek Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. J over Cow Creek Overflow in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve. J
CrossesCow Creek Overflow
Location2.4E 2.5N of Chase
RouteCounty Highway 8012
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39126, -98.30511
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic90 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. J over Cow Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. J over Cow Creek Overflow 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. J over Cow Creek Overflow carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave. J over Cow Creek Overflow?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. J over Cow Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.