US Bridges

Cathedral Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 3.0N of Victoria · Structure no. 000000000260190

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cathedral Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Cathedral Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCathedral Avenue
CrossesN. Fork Big Creek Trib.
Location3.0N of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89547, -99.15074
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2020)
Projected traffic235 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 Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cathedral Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. 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 Cathedral Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cathedral Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cathedral Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.