Dorrance Avenue over Trib. to Big Creek
GoodEllis County, Kansas · In Ellis · Structure no. 000260579704467
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorrance Avenue over Trib. to Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dorrance Avenue over Trib. to Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dorrance Avenue over Trib. to Big Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorrance Avenue over Trib. to 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 Dorrance Avenue over Trib. to Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dorrance Avenue over Trib. to Big Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Dorrance Avenue over Trib. to Big Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.