US Bridges

US75 HWY over Big Creek Drainage

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 3.75 MI N Woodson Coln · Structure no. 999907500160161

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,335
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over Big Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US75 HWY over Big Creek Drainage in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 93 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 3,335 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,402 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesBig Creek Drainage
Location3.75 MI N Woodson Coln
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09333, -95.73917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,335 (2023)
Projected traffic3,402 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US75 HWY over Big Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US75 HWY over 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 US75 HWY over Big Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over Big Creek Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over Big Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.