US Bridges

Local Rd. 48 over Big Hill Lake

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 2.4S 2.5W of Dennis · Structure no. 000501023506700

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 48 over Big Hill Lake is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 48 over Big Hill Lake in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 48
CrossesBig Hill Lake
Location2.4S 2.5W of Dennis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31023, -95.45644
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic120 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 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 Local Rd. 48 over Big Hill Lake built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 48 over Big Hill Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 48 over Big Hill Lake carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 48 over Big Hill Lake?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 48 over Big Hill Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.