US Bridges

Fairgrounds Road over Stream

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 2.5N 1.0W of Hays · Structure no. 000260603704500

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairgrounds Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Fairgrounds Road over Stream in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFairgrounds Road
CrossesStream
Location2.5N 1.0W of Hays
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91443, -99.34274
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic130 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairgrounds Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairgrounds Road over Stream 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 Fairgrounds Road over Stream carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairgrounds Road over Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fairgrounds Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.