US Bridges

13th Rd. over Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 1.8S 3.0W of Lyons · Structure no. 000800721005308

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Rd. over Cow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 13th Rd. over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries13th Rd.
CrossesCow Creek
Location1.8S 3.0W of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32177, -98.25701
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Rd. over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th 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 13th Rd. over Cow Creek carry?

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

How long is 13th Rd. over Cow Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Rd. over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.