US Bridges

Ave. X over Cow Creek Overflow

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 1.5S 10.3E of Sterling · Structure no. 000800747005500

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. X over Cow Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. X over Cow Creek Overflow in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve. X
CrossesCow Creek Overflow
Location1.5S 10.3E of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18786, -98.01447
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic30 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 Ave. X over Cow Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. X over Cow Creek Overflow 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. X over Cow Creek Overflow carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave. X over Cow Creek Overflow?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ave. X over Cow Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.