US Bridges

Grants Villa Road over Big Creek

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 4.3N 1.7E of Pfeifer · Structure no. 000260627104700

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grants Villa Road over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grants Villa Road over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 30 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 1.7E of Pfeifer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76956, -99.13233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 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 Grants Villa Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grants Villa Road over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grants Villa Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Grants Villa Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.