US-56 Highway over Little Cow Creek
GoodRice County, Kansas · 13.07 MI E Barton Coln · Structure no. 999905600800441
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,909
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-56 Highway over Little Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-56 Highway over Little Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,909 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,068 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-56 Highway over Little Cow Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-56 Highway over Little 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US-56 Highway over Little Cow Creek carry?
About 3,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-56 Highway over Little Cow Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-56 Highway over Little Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.