270th Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek
GoodEllis County, Kansas · 0.1N 1.0W of Munjor · Structure no. 000000000260822
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
270th Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 270th Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 270th Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 270th Avenue over Tributary to 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 270th Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 270th Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 270th Avenue over Tributary to Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.