US Bridges

Old Highway 40 over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Kansas · 2.0E of Victoria · Structure no. 000000000260700

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 40 over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old Highway 40 over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Highway 40
CrossesN. Fork Big Creek Trib.
Location2.0E of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 1910
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85755, -99.11498
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 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 Old Highway 40 over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Old Highway 40 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Old Highway 40 over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 40 over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 40 over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.