US Bridges

Golf Course Road over Smoky Hill Tributary

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 5.5S 0.2E of Ellis · Structure no. 000000000260570

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course Road over Smoky Hill Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Golf Course Road over Smoky Hill Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Course Road
CrossesSmoky Hill Tributary
Location5.5S 0.2E of Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 907
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85603, -99.55308
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 traffic265 (2020)
Projected traffic285 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 Golf Course Road over Smoky Hill Tributary built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course Road over Smoky Hill Tributary 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 Golf Course Road over Smoky Hill Tributary carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Golf Course Road over Smoky Hill Tributary?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Course Road over Smoky Hill Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.