12th Rd. over Cow Creek
FairRice County, Kansas · 1.5S 4.0E of Chase · Structure no. 000800719005301
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
12th Rd. over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 12th Rd. over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 12th Rd. over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 12th 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 12th Rd. over Cow Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 12th Rd. over Cow Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 12th Rd. over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.