300th Avenue over North Fork Big Creek
FairEllis County, Kansas · 0.4N 0.4W of Catharine · Structure no. 000260617004468
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
300th Avenue over North Fork Big Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 300th Avenue over North Fork Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 300th Avenue over North Fork Big Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is 300th Avenue over North Fork 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 300th Avenue over North Fork Big Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 300th Avenue over North Fork Big Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 300th Avenue over North Fork Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.