US Bridges

O Road over Big Creek

Good

Trego County, Kansas · 3.0N 6.9E Trego Center · Structure no. 000980557804479

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O Road over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying O Road over Big Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesO Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.0N 6.9E Trego Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92799, -99.76278
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 O Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is O Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does O Road over Big Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is O Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns O Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.