US Bridges

210th Ave over Tributary to Big Creek

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 0.7S 4.0W of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000980537004347

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210th Ave over Tributary to Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 210th Ave over Tributary to Big Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries210th Ave
CrossesTributary to Big Creek
Location0.7S 4.0W of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02042, -99.96424
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
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 210th Ave over Tributary to Big Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 210th Ave over Tributary 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 210th Ave over Tributary to Big Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 210th Ave over Tributary to Big Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 210th Ave over Tributary to Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.