US Bridges

Native Rd. over North Big Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · N.0-26.6 · Structure no. 000160995005622

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Native Rd. over North Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Native Rd. over North Big Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNative Rd.
CrossesNorth Big Creek
LocationN.0-26.6
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09489, -95.72085
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Native Rd. over North Big Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Native Rd. over 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 Native Rd. over North Big Creek carry?

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

How long is Native Rd. over North Big Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Native Rd. over North Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.