US Bridges

Old Highway 40 over Big Creek Tributary

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 0.1S 1.0E of Yocemento · Structure no. 000000000260760

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 40 over Big Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 40 over Big Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Highway 40
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location0.1S 1.0E of Yocemento
RouteCounty Highway 1977
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90361, -99.40417
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Highway 40 over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 40 over Big Creek 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 Old Highway 40 over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 40 over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 40 over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.