US Bridges

Ave. J over Little Cow Creek

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.7W of Lyons · Structure no. 000800723305220

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. J over Little Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. J over Little Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve. J
CrossesLittle Cow Creek
Location3.0N 1.7W of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 8012
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39147, -98.23319
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 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 Little Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave. J over Little Cow Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Ave. J over Little Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.