US Bridges

110th Avenue over East Spring Creek

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 7.6N 1.0W of Ellis · Structure no. 000260579004308

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

110th Avenue over East Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 110th Avenue over East Spring 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries110th Avenue
CrossesEast Spring Creek
Location7.6N 1.0W of Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04758, -99.5753
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 110th Avenue over East Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 110th Avenue over East Spring 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 110th Avenue over East Spring Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 110th Avenue over East Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 110th Avenue over East Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.