I70 HWY over Big Creek Drainage
FairGove County, Kansas · 3.71MI E Jt K216 · Structure no. 999907000320091
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY over Big Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY over Big Creek Drainage 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,032 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 165 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY over Big Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 HWY over Big Creek Drainage 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I70 HWY over Big Creek Drainage carry?
About 5,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY over Big Creek Drainage?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY over Big Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.