US Bridges

K58 HWY over S Fk Big Creek Drainage

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 8.59 Mi-S/E Grnwd Coln · Structure no. 999905800160371

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 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 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK58 HWY
CrossesS Fk Big Creek Drainage
Location8.59 Mi-S/E Grnwd Coln
RouteState Highway 58
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09778, -95.82333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is K58 HWY over S Fk Big Creek Drainage 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 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns K58 HWY over S Fk Big Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.