US Bridges

K-58 HWY over Big Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 3.12 MI E Sjct US-75 · Structure no. 999905800160541

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,098
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-58 HWY over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-58 HWY over Big Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK-58 HWY
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.12 MI E Sjct US-75
RouteState Highway 58
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0825, -95.68028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2023)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K-58 HWY over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-58 HWY over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does K-58 HWY over Big Creek carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is K-58 HWY over Big Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-58 HWY over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.