US Bridges

Ave. N. over Trib. to Little Cow Ck.

Good

Rice County, Kansas · S.W. Edge of Lyons · Structure no. 000800725905300

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. N. over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. N. over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAve. N.
CrossesTrib. to Little Cow Ck.
LocationS.W. Edge of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33322, -98.20308
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic205 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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. N. over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. N. over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. 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. N. over Trib. to Little Cow Ck. carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave. N. over Trib. to Little Cow Ck.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ave. N. over Trib. to Little Cow Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.