Ave. R over Cow Creek Overflow
FairRice County, Kansas · 2.8E 4.5N of Sterling · Structure no. 000800731405380
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave. R over Cow Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ave. R over Cow Creek Overflow in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ave. R over Cow Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave. R over Cow Creek Overflow 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 Ave. R over Cow Creek Overflow carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave. R over Cow Creek Overflow?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ave. R over Cow Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.