US Bridges

Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 2.6S 4.5E of Hays · Structure no. 000260615004601

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary is a masonry culvert carrying Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesToulon Avenue
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location2.6S 4.5E of Hays
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84168, -99.24418
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic66 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Toulon Avenue over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.