US Bridges

Commerce Parkway over Big Creek Trib.

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · Commerce Parkway · Structure no. 412100262166024

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,015
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Parkway over Big Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Commerce Parkway over Big Creek Trib. in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,015 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCommerce Parkway
CrossesBig Creek Trib.
LocationCommerce Parkway
RouteCity Street 2166
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85943, -99.2809
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,015 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 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

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 Commerce Parkway over Big Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce Parkway over Big Creek Trib. 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 Commerce Parkway over Big Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,015 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Commerce Parkway over Big Creek Trib.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Parkway over Big Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.