US Bridges

Vincent Avenue over Big Creek Tributary

PoorPosted for load

Ellis County, Kansas · 3.5S 1.7E of Victoria · Structure no. 000260629004661

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vincent Avenue over Big Creek Tributary is a masonry culvert carrying Vincent Avenue over Big Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 23 ft (6.9 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
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location3.5S 1.7E of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79667, -99.11478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vincent Avenue over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vincent Avenue over Big Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Vincent Avenue over Big Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is Vincent Avenue over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vincent Avenue over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.