US Bridges

Feedlot Road over Big Creek Tributary

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.3E of Ellis · Structure no. 000260581304460

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feedlot Road over Big Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Feedlot Road over Big Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFeedlot Road
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location0.5N 0.3E of Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94278, -99.55111
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic63 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 Feedlot Road over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Feedlot Road over Big Creek Tributary 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 Feedlot Road over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Feedlot Road over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Feedlot Road over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.