US Bridges

130 Road (rs 275) over Big Creek

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 3.5S 0.3E of Collyer · Structure no. 000000000980060

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 Road (rs 275) over Big Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 130 Road (rs 275) over Big Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries130 Road (rs 275)
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.5S 0.3E of Collyer
RouteCounty Highway 275
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97926, -100.11207
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 130 Road (rs 275) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130 Road (rs 275) over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 130 Road (rs 275) over Big Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 130 Road (rs 275) over Big Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 130 Road (rs 275) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.