US Bridges

Ave. O over Little Arkansas River

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 3.4E 5.5S of Little River · Structure no. 000800753805320

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. O over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave. O over Little Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve. O
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location3.4E 5.5S of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31875, -97.94658
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic240 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. O over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. O over Little Arkansas River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ave. O over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave. O over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. O over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.