US Bridges

Rs 230/LOCUST over Trib. to Big Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 3.5N 0.1E of Ellis · Structure no. 000000000260080

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 230/LOCUST over Trib. to Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 230/LOCUST over Trib. to Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 76 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 230/LOCUST
CrossesTrib. to Big Creek
Location3.5N 0.1E of Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 230
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98653, -99.55467
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic570 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 230/LOCUST over Trib. to Big Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Rs 230/LOCUST over Trib. 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 Rs 230/LOCUST over Trib. to Big Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 230/LOCUST over Trib. to Big Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 230/LOCUST over Trib. to Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.