US Bridges

110th Avenue over Big Creek

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 0.2S 1.0W of Ellis · Structure no. 000260579004467

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

110th Avenue over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 110th Avenue over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries110th Avenue
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.2S 1.0W of Ellis
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93448, -99.57662
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 110th Avenue over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 110th Avenue 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 110th Avenue over Big Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 110th Avenue over Big Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 110th Avenue over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.