US Bridges

Catherine Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 1.4E of Catharine · Structure no. 000000000260310

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
9 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 concrete culvert carrying Catherine Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 26 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.
Location1.4E of Catharine
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92931, -99.18992
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 Catherine Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Catherine Road 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 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 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.