US Bridges

Old 40 By-Pass over Chetolah Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · Old 40 By-Pass · Structure no. 412100261700012

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,055
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 40 By-Pass over Chetolah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old 40 By-Pass over Chetolah Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 4,055 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,055 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld 40 By-Pass
CrossesChetolah Creek
LocationOld 40 By-Pass
RouteCity Street 1700
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8603, -99.30872
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,055 (2020)
Projected traffic5,055 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 40 By-Pass over Chetolah Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 40 By-Pass over Chetolah 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old 40 By-Pass over Chetolah Creek carry?

About 4,055 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old 40 By-Pass over Chetolah Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Old 40 By-Pass over Chetolah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.