Contour Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek
FairCoffey County, Kansas · C.0-8.6 · Structure no. 000160973005544
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Contour Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Contour Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Contour Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Contour Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Contour Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Contour Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Contour Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.