US Bridges

E 600 RD (rs 852) over Trib. to Big Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 6.0N 5.0E Phillipsburg · Structure no. 000000000740420

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 600 RD (rs 852) over Trib. to Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 600 RD (rs 852) over Trib. to Big Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE 600 RD (rs 852)
CrossesTrib. to Big Creek
Location6.0N 5.0E Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 852
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84614, -99.21649
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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 traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 600 RD (rs 852) over Trib. to Big Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 600 RD (rs 852) over Trib. to Big 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E 600 RD (rs 852) over Trib. to Big Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E 600 RD (rs 852) over Trib. to Big Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E 600 RD (rs 852) over Trib. to Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.