US Bridges

Munjor Road over North Fork Big Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.2E of Victoria · Structure no. 000260631304640

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Munjor Road over North Fork Big Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Munjor Road over North Fork Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMunjor Road
CrossesNorth Fork Big Creek
Location3.0S 3.2E of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 2606
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81289, -99.09044
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 Munjor Road over North Fork Big Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Munjor Road over North Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Munjor Road over North Fork Big Creek carry?

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

How long is Munjor Road over North Fork Big Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Munjor Road over North Fork Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.