US Bridges

179th Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 3.5S 3.0E of Gorham · Structure no. 000840645004609

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

179th Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 179th Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries179th Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Big Creek
Location3.5S 3.0E of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82942, -98.96596
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 179th Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 179th Rd. over Trib. to Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does 179th Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 179th Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 179th Rd. over Trib. to Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.