US Bridges

Ave T over Thompson Creek

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 2.0E 5.0N of Geneseo · Structure no. 000000000270350

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave T over Thompson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave T over Thompson Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve T
CrossesThompson Creek
Location2.0E 5.0N of Geneseo
RouteCounty Highway 242
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58818, -98.11771
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ave T over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave T over Thompson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ave T over Thompson Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave T over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ave T over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.