US Bridges

160th Avenue over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Kansas · 0.7S 4.0E of Ellis · Structure no. 000260589004483

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th Avenue over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 160th Avenue over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries160th Avenue
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.7S 4.0E of Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92472, -99.48417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 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 160th Avenue over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th Avenue over 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 160th Avenue over Big Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 160th Avenue over Big Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 160th Avenue over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.