US Bridges

Victoria Road over N Fork Big Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.2W of Victoria · Structure no. 000260621704560

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Road over N Fork Big Creek Trib is a masonry culvert carrying Victoria Road over N Fork Big Creek Trib in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVictoria Road
CrossesN Fork Big Creek Trib
Location1.0N 1.2W of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 2608
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87145, -99.17612
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victoria Road over N Fork Big Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victoria Road over N Fork Big Creek Trib 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 Victoria Road over N Fork Big Creek Trib carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Victoria Road over N Fork Big Creek Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria Road over N Fork Big Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.