Ave. O over Cow Creek
FairPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 1.5E 3.0S of Lyons · Structure no. 000800729505340
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave. O over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. O over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave. O over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave. O over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ave. O over Cow Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave. O over Cow Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ave. O over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.