US Bridges

Local Rd. 17.4-S.0 over Trib. to Big Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 4.125W 1.0S of Elsmore · Structure no. 000011049406060

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 17.4-S.0 over Trib. to Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 17.4-S.0 over Trib. to Big Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 17.4-S.0
CrossesTrib. to Big Creek
Location4.125W 1.0S of Elsmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77638, -95.22712
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 17.4-S.0 over Trib. to Big Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 17.4-S.0 over Trib. to Big 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 17.4-S.0 over Trib. to Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 17.4-S.0 over Trib. to Big Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 17.4-S.0 over Trib. to Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.