US Bridges

P Road over Big Creek

Good

Trego County, Kansas · 2.0N 9.8E Trego Center · Structure no. 000980563804500

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Road over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying P Road over Big Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesP Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.0N 9.8E Trego Center
RouteCounty Highway 9806
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91443, -99.71029
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 P Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is P 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 P Road over Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is P Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns P Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.