US Bridges

350th Avenue over Big Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 6.0S 0.7E of Victoria · Structure no. 000260627004702

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

350th Avenue over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 350th Avenue over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries350th Avenue
CrossesBig Creek
Location6.0S 0.7E of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76686, -99.13414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 350th Avenue over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 350th Avenue 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 350th Avenue over Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 350th Avenue over Big Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 350th Avenue over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.