US Bridges

N. County Line RD over Tomcat Creek

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Ellis County, Kansas · 13.5N 2.6E of Ellis · Structure no. 000260585504200

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. County Line RD over Tomcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. County Line RD over Tomcat Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN. County Line RD
CrossesTomcat Creek
Location13.5N 2.6E of Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 2628
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13258, -99.50679
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N. County Line RD over Tomcat Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. County Line RD over Tomcat 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 N. County Line RD over Tomcat Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. County Line RD over Tomcat Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns N. County Line RD over Tomcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.