US Bridges

72 Road (rs 272) over Trib. to Big Creek

Fair

Gove County, Kansas · 2.5S 0.4W of Quinter · Structure no. 000000000320180

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

72 Road (rs 272) over Trib. to Big Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 72 Road (rs 272) over Trib. to Big Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries72 Road (rs 272)
CrossesTrib. to Big Creek
Location2.5S 0.4W of Quinter
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03355, -100.24175
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks20%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 72 Road (rs 272) over Trib. to Big Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 72 Road (rs 272) over Trib. to Big 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 72 Road (rs 272) over Trib. to Big Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 72 Road (rs 272) over Trib. to Big Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 72 Road (rs 272) over Trib. to Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.