370th Avenue over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadEllis County, Kansas · 6.0S 1.0W of Walker · Structure no. 000260631004682
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
370th Avenue over Big Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 370th Avenue over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 370th Avenue over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 370th Avenue over Big Creek 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 370th Avenue over Big Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 370th Avenue over Big Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 370th Avenue over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.