US Bridges

Ave. N over Owl Creek

Good

Rice County, Kansas · S.E. Edge of Lyons · Structure no. 000800727405300

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. N over Owl Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. N over Owl Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve. N
CrossesOwl Creek
LocationS.E. Edge of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 8008
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33317, -98.19299
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2044
Trucks40%
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. N over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. N over Owl 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. N over Owl Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Ave. N over Owl Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. N over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.