Ave. S over Cow Creek
GoodRice County, Kansas · 5.0E 3.5N of Sterling · Structure no. 000800735705400
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave. S over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave. S over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 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. S over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave. S 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 Ave. S over Cow Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave. S over Cow Creek?
The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ave. S over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.