US Bridges

Cathedral Street over N. Fork Big Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ellis County, Kansas · 0.2S of Victoria · Structure no. 000000000260180

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cathedral Street over N. Fork Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cathedral Street over N. Fork Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCathedral Street
CrossesN. Fork Big Creek
Location0.2S of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 231
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84769, -99.15069
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic330 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 Cathedral Street over N. Fork Big Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cathedral Street over N. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cathedral Street over N. Fork Big Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cathedral Street over N. Fork Big Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cathedral Street over N. Fork Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.