US Bridges

Ave. L over N. Fk. Little Arkansas

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 3.4E 2.5S of Little River · Structure no. 000800753805260

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. L over N. Fk. Little Arkansas is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. L over N. Fk. Little Arkansas in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. L
CrossesN. Fk. Little Arkansas
Location3.4E 2.5S of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36242, -97.94675
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 Ave. L over N. Fk. Little Arkansas built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. L over N. Fk. Little Arkansas 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. L over N. Fk. Little Arkansas carry?

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

How long is Ave. L over N. Fk. Little Arkansas?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. L over N. Fk. Little Arkansas?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.