NE Ellis over Durechan Creek
GoodButler County, Kansas · 7.0E 4.0S of Degraff · Structure no. 000080887005860
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE Ellis over Durechan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NE Ellis over Durechan Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE Ellis over Durechan Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE Ellis over Durechan 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 2025.
How much traffic does NE Ellis over Durechan Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is NE Ellis over Durechan Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NE Ellis over Durechan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.