US Bridges

Fairfield Rd. over Big Creek

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 4.5W 6.0S of Russell · Structure no. 000840647404660

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield Rd. over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fairfield Rd. over Big Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfield Rd.
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.5W 6.0S of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79841, -98.93662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfield Rd. over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield Rd. over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fairfield Rd. over Big Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fairfield Rd. over Big Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield Rd. over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.