US Bridges

Blackbird. Rd. over Trib.To North Big Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · B.0-9.4 · Structure no. 000160971005524

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackbird. Rd. over Trib.To North Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blackbird. Rd. over Trib.To North Big Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlackbird. Rd.
CrossesTrib.To North Big Creek
LocationB.0-9.4
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16139, -95.94017
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Blackbird. Rd. over Trib.To North Big Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackbird. Rd. over Trib.To North 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blackbird. Rd. over Trib.To North Big Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blackbird. Rd. over Trib.To North Big Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Blackbird. Rd. over Trib.To North Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.