Ellis Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek
FairEllis County, Kansas · 1.0N of Ellis · Structure no. 000000000260060
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 605
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellis Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ellis Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellis Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ellis Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek carry?
About 605 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ellis Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Ellis Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.