US Bridges

K58 HWY over S Fk Big Creek Drainage

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 6.96 Mi-S/E Grnwd Coln · Structure no. 999905800160361

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K58 HWY over S Fk Big Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K58 HWY over S Fk Big Creek Drainage in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 90 years old, older 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK58 HWY
CrossesS Fk Big Creek Drainage
Location6.96 Mi-S/E Grnwd Coln
RouteState Highway 58
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09778, -95.85306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K58 HWY over S Fk Big Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is K58 HWY over S Fk Big Creek Drainage 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does K58 HWY over S Fk Big Creek Drainage carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K58 HWY over S Fk Big Creek Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns K58 HWY over S Fk Big Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.