Old Highway 40 over Big Creek
FairEllis County, Kansas · In Ellis · Structure no. 000000000260730
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 283 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 40 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 40 over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 40 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 40 over Big Creek 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 Old Highway 40 over Big Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 40 over Big Creek?
The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 40 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.