21st Rd. over Cow Creek
FairPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 1.5N 5.6E of Sterling · Structure no. 000800737105420
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
21st Rd. over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 21st Rd. over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 21st Rd. over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is 21st Rd. 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 21st Rd. over Cow Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 21st Rd. over Cow Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 21st Rd. over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.