Ave. L over Little Cow Creek
FairRice County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.0W of Lyons · Structure no. 000800723005260
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave. L over Little Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. L over Little Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ave. L over Little Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave. L over Little 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 Ave. L over Little Cow Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave. L over Little Cow Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ave. L over Little Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.