US Bridges

7th. Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 7.0-K.1 · Structure no. 000160989005580

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th. Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7th. Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries7th. Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Big Creek
Location7.0-K.1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12676, -95.77589
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 7th. Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th. Rd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 7th. Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th. Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 7th. Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.