US Bridges

74 Road over Big Creek

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.6E of Quinter · Structure no. 000320509004344

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

74 Road over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 74 Road over Big Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries74 Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.0S 0.6E of Quinter
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02603, -100.22319
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 74 Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 74 Road over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 74 Road over Big Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 74 Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 74 Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.