US Bridges

Ave. J over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 0.5S 0.7E of Little River · Structure no. 000800749005220

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. J over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ave. J over Little Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. J
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location0.5S 0.7E of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39128, -97.99837
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. J over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. J over Little Arkansas River 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. J over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave. J over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. J over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.