US Bridges

E Hunter (rs 851) over East Big Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 9.0N 3.1E of Phillipsburg · Structure no. 00000000074B340

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Hunter (rs 851) over East Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Hunter (rs 851) over East Big Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesE Hunter (rs 851)
CrossesEast Big Creek
Location9.0N 3.1E of Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 851
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90049, -99.27115
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 E Hunter (rs 851) over East Big Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Hunter (rs 851) over East 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 Hunter (rs 851) over East Big Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Hunter (rs 851) over East Big Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E Hunter (rs 851) over East Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.