US Bridges

Z Road (rs 1475) over Trib. to Big Creek

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 3.5S 3.0E of Grainfield · Structure no. 000000000320360

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Z Road (rs 1475) over Trib. to Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Z Road (rs 1475) over Trib. to Big Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesZ Road (rs 1475)
CrossesTrib. to Big Creek
Location3.5S 3.0E of Grainfield
RouteCounty Highway 1475
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06082, -100.41278
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 Z Road (rs 1475) over Trib. to Big Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Z Road (rs 1475) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Z Road (rs 1475) over Trib. to Big Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Z Road (rs 1475) over Trib. to Big Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Z Road (rs 1475) over Trib. to Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.