US Bridges

Rs 7 2200 ST over Elm Creek

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 1.4S of Gas · Structure no. 000000000010320

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 7 2200 ST over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 7 2200 ST over Elm Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 7 2200 ST
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.4S of Gas
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88882, -95.33575
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2006)
Projected traffic205 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 7 2200 ST over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 7 2200 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 7 2200 ST over Elm Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 7 2200 ST over Elm Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 7 2200 ST over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.