W. 8th Street over Big Creek
GoodEllis County, Kansas · 1.0W of Hays · Structure no. 000000000260780
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,820
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. 8th Street over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 8th Street over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 74 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. 8th Street over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is W. 8th Street over Big Creek 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 W. 8th Street over Big Creek carry?
About 1,820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is W. 8th Street over Big Creek?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns W. 8th Street over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.