US Bridges

E. 22nd St. over Trib. to Big Creek

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · E. 22nd St. in Hays · Structure no. 412100261712027

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,425
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 22nd St. over Trib. to Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. 22nd St. over Trib. to Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. 22nd St.
CrossesTrib. to Big Creek
LocationE. 22nd St. in Hays
RouteCity Street 1712
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87825, -99.28394
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,425 (2020)
Projected traffic4,110 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 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 E. 22nd St. over Trib. to Big Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 22nd St. over Trib. to Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does E. 22nd St. over Trib. to Big Creek carry?

About 3,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E. 22nd St. over Trib. to Big Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns E. 22nd St. over Trib. to Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.