US Bridges

I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Big Creek Drainage

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 1.49 MI E Jt K247 · Structure no. 999907000260081

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Big Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Big Creek Drainage in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,358 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
CrossesBig Creek Drainage
Location1.49 MI E Jt K247
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94972, -99.5325
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,358 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Big Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Big Creek Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Big Creek Drainage carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Big Creek Drainage?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Big Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.