US Bridges

58 Road over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 5.7N 6.0E of Gove · Structure no. 000320493004323

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

58 Road over Big Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 58 Road over Big Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries58 Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location5.7N 6.0E of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 3203
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04311, -100.37112
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 58 Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 58 Road over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 58 Road over Big Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 58 Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 58 Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.