Old Highway 40 over Big Creek Tributary

Fair Condition98 years old1,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyEllis
Location1.2s 4.2e Of Ellis
CarriesOld Highway 40
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Coordinates38.91881, -99.47787

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area58.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1928

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,300 (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 Number000000000260740

Nearby Bridges

160th Avenue over Big Creek 0.5 mi Fair Fairground Road over Big Creek Tributary 0.5 mi Fair Old Highway 40 over Big Creek Tributary 1.2 mi Fair I70 HWY EB over Local Road 1.4 mi Good I70 HWY WB over Local Road 1.4 mi Good 150th Avenue over Big Creek 1.7 mi Fair I70 HWY Nl-sl over Big Creek Drainage 1.7 mi Good Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-sl 2.0 mi Good I70 HWY EB over Yocemento Rd. 2.7 mi Good I70 HWY WB over Yocemento Road 2.7 mi Good