US Bridges

23rd Rd. over Cow Creek

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 0.9N 7.5E of Sterling · Structure no. 000800741005447

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd Rd. over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 23rd Rd. over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 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 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries23rd Rd.
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.9N 7.5E of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 312
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.22261, -98.06911
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23rd Rd. over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd 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 23rd Rd. over Cow Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 23rd Rd. over Cow Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd Rd. over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.