US Bridges

Grants Villa Road over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Kansas · 4.3N 1.6E of Pfeifer · Structure no. 000260625904700

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grants Villa Road over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grants Villa Road over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 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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CarriesGrants Villa Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.3N 1.6E of Pfeifer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76972, -99.13417
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grants Villa Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grants Villa Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Grants Villa Road over Big Creek carry?

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

How long is Grants Villa Road 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 Grants Villa Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.