US Bridges

2800 RD Mile 21 over Big Hill Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.5E of Liberty · Structure no. 000000000630760

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2800 RD Mile 21 over Big Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 2800 RD Mile 21 over Big Hill Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2039. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries2800 RD Mile 21
CrossesBig Hill Creek
Location3.0S 0.5E of Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 2127
StateKansas
Coordinates37.1083, -95.5955
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2010)
Projected traffic196 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2800 RD Mile 21 over Big Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2800 RD Mile 21 over Big Hill Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 2800 RD Mile 21 over Big Hill Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 2800 RD Mile 21 over Big Hill Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2800 RD Mile 21 over Big Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.