Cottonwood Avenue over Big Creek

Fair Condition66 years old35 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyEllis
Location0.3s 0.6w Of Ellis
CarriesCottonwood Avenue
CrossesBig Creek
Coordinates38.93194, -99.57028

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length160.1 ft (48.8 m)
Max Span59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Deck Width22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Area327.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1960

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic35 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000260579404467

Nearby Bridges

W. 11th Street over Big Creek 0.3 mi Fair 110th Avenue over Big Creek 0.4 mi Good Dorrance Avenue over Trib. To Big Creek 0.4 mi Good Old Highway 40 over Big Creek 0.5 mi Fair W. 6th Street over Trib. To Big Creek 0.8 mi Fair Washington Street over Big Creek 0.8 mi Good I70 HWY Nl-sl over Big Creek Drainage 1.3 mi Fair Feedlot Road over Big Creek Tributary 1.3 mi Good Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-sl 1.3 mi Good I70 HWY EB over K247 HWY 1.3 mi Good