US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 0.6S 1.9W of Quinter · Structure no. 000000000320370

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Z Road (rs 1475) over Trib. to Big Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Z Road (rs 1475) over Trib. to Big Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesZ Road (rs 1475)
CrossesTrib. to Big Creek
Location0.6S 1.9W of Quinter
RouteCounty Highway 1475
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06032, -100.26931
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 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 Z Road (rs 1475) over Trib. to Big Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Z Road (rs 1475) 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 Z Road (rs 1475) over Trib. to Big Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.