US Bridges

Local Rd. 33A over Big Hill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 0.7S 2.0W of Dennis · Structure no. 000501025006661

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 33A over Big Hill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 33A over Big Hill Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesLocal Rd. 33A
CrossesBig Hill Creek
Location0.7S 2.0W of Dennis
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33795, -95.44824
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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. 33A over Big Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 33A over Big Hill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 33A over Big Hill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 33A over Big Hill Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 33A over Big Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.