US Bridges

US169 HWY over Big Hill Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 9.54 MI N Ejct US166 · Structure no. 999916900630521

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,453
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 HWY over Big Hill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US169 HWY over Big Hill Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 4,453 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,434 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS169 HWY
CrossesBig Hill Creek
Location9.54 MI N Ejct US166
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.18, -95.57722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,453 (2023)
Projected traffic5,434 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US169 HWY over Big Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US169 HWY 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 US169 HWY over Big Hill Creek carry?

About 4,453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US169 HWY over Big Hill Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US169 HWY over Big Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.