US Bridges

I70 HWY over Big Creek Drainage

Fair

Gove County, Kansas · 4.55 MI E K212 · Structure no. 999907000320191

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
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 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 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,481 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 190 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI70 HWY
CrossesBig Creek Drainage
Location4.55 MI E K212
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02417, -100.16861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width190 ft (57.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2023)
Projected traffic8,481 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 over Big Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 6,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY over Big Creek Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 190 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY over Big Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.