US Bridges

Munjor RD over Big Creek Tributary

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 2.3E of Munjor · Structure no. 000000000260840

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Munjor RD over Big Creek Tributary is a masonry culvert carrying Munjor RD over Big Creek Tributary 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMunjor RD
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location2.3E of Munjor
RouteCounty Highway 5013
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81316, -99.21815
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 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 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 Munjor RD over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Munjor RD over Big Creek Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Munjor RD over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Munjor RD over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Munjor RD over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.