US Bridges

US-75 HWY over S Fork Big Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 3.50 MI N Woodson Coln · Structure no. 999907500160551

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,335
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY over S Fork Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-75 HWY over S Fork 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 3,335 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,402 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-75 HWY
CrossesS Fork Big Creek
Location3.50 MI N Woodson Coln
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08972, -95.73917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-75 HWY over S Fork Big Creek built?

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

What condition is US-75 HWY over S Fork 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 US-75 HWY over S Fork Big Creek carry?

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

How long is US-75 HWY over S Fork Big Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY over S Fork Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.