US Bridges

Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 1.1N 4.5E of Hays · Structure no. 000000000260280

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesToulon Avenue
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location1.1N 4.5E of Hays
RouteCounty Highway 1817
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89353, -99.24353
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic650 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 Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary 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 Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.