100th Avenue over Big Creek Tributary
PoorPosted for loadEllis County, Kansas · 3.6N 2.0W of Ellis · Structure no. 000260577004389
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
100th Avenue over Big Creek Tributary is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 100th Avenue over Big Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 100th Avenue over Big Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 100th Avenue over Big Creek Tributary in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 100th Avenue over Big Creek Tributary carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 100th Avenue over Big Creek Tributary?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 100th Avenue over Big Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.