US Bridges

Ave V over Old Maids Fork

FairPosted for load

Rush County, Kansas · 5.0S 3.0E of Alexander · Structure no. 000830587305220

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave V over Old Maids Fork is a masonry culvert carrying Ave V over Old Maids Fork in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve V
CrossesOld Maids Fork
Location5.0S 3.0E of Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.393, -99.48561
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave V over Old Maids Fork built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave V over Old Maids Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ave V over Old Maids Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Ave V over Old Maids Fork?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ave V over Old Maids Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.