Old Highway 40 over Big Creek Tributary

Fair Condition95 years old4,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyEllis
Location1.4s 2.0e Of Hays
CarriesOld Highway 40
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Coordinates38.85786, -99.29028

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length32.5 ft (9.9 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width45.3 ft (13.8 m)
Deck Area136.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1931

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,400 (2020)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000260670

Nearby Bridges

Commerce Parkway over Big Creek Trib. 0.5 mi Good East 13th Street over Big Creek Trib. 0.9 mi Good E 8th Street over Chetolah Creek 1.0 mi Fair Old 40 By-pass over Chetolah Creek 1.0 mi Fair E. 17th. St. over Big Creek Trib. 1.1 mi Good E. 21st. St. over Big Creek Tributary 1.3 mi Good E. 22nd St. over Trib. To Big Creek 1.4 mi Good E. 22nd St. over Trib. To Big Creek 1.4 mi Good E 13th Street over Chetolah Creek 1.5 mi Fair Us183 HWY over Big Creek 1.5 mi Good