15th Rd. over Little Cow Creek
FairPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.0S of Lyons · Structure no. 000800725005321
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
15th Rd. over Little Cow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15th Rd. over Little Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 15th Rd. over Little Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is 15th Rd. 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 15th Rd. over Little Cow Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 15th Rd. over Little Cow Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 15th Rd. over Little Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.