US Bridges

Vincent Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.7E of Victoria · Structure no. 000260629004642

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vincent Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. is a masonry culvert carrying Vincent Avenue 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVincent Avenue
CrossesN. Fork Big Creek Trib.
Location3.0S 1.7E of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81023, -99.11443
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic54 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vincent Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Vincent Avenue 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 Vincent Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vincent Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vincent Avenue over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.