18th Rd. over Cow Creek
GoodRice County, Kansas · 3.5S 2.0E of Lyons · Structure no. 000800731005345
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
18th Rd. over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 18th Rd. over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 18th Rd. over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 18th Rd. over 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 18th Rd. over Cow Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 18th Rd. over Cow Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 18th Rd. over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.