US Bridges

Rs 6 2600 St. over Elm Creek

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 1.2S of LA Harpe · Structure no. 000000000010290

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 6 2600 St. over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 6 2600 St. over Elm Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 6 2600 St.
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.2S of LA Harpe
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88925, -95.2991
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2006)
Projected traffic628 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 6 2600 St. over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 6 2600 St. over Elm 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 6 2600 St. over Elm Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 6 2600 St. over Elm Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 6 2600 St. over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.