US Bridges

Catherine Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 0.6E of Catharine · Structure no. 000000000260300

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catherine Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Catherine Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 91 years old, older 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCatherine Road
CrossesN. Fork Big Creek Trib.
Location0.6E of Catharine
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92931, -99.20333
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating83.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic120 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catherine Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Catherine Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Catherine Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Catherine Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Catherine Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.