W. 6th Street over Trib. to Big Creek
FairEllis County, Kansas · In Ellis · Structure no. 000260579704460
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. 6th Street over Trib. to Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. 6th Street over Trib. to Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. 6th Street over Trib. to Big Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. 6th Street over Trib. to Big Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does W. 6th Street over Trib. to Big Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W. 6th Street over Trib. to Big Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns W. 6th Street over Trib. to Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.