US Bridges

I70 HWY EB WB over Big Creek Drainage

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 5.87MI E Jt K211 · Structure no. 999907000320141

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB WB over Big Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY EB WB over Big Creek Drainage in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,351 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 137 ft wide.

CarriesI70 HWY EB WB
CrossesBig Creek Drainage
Location5.87MI E Jt K211
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07111, -100.27
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2023)
Projected traffic8,351 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I70 HWY EB WB over Big Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY EB WB over Big Creek Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I70 HWY EB WB over Big Creek Drainage carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB WB over Big Creek Drainage?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB WB over Big Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.