US Bridges

Rs 7 2200 ST over South Branch Elm Creek

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 0.4S of Gas · Structure no. 000000000010330

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 7 2200 ST over South Branch Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 7 2200 ST over South Branch Elm Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 207 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 7 2200 ST
CrossesSouth Branch Elm Creek
Location0.4S of Gas
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90369, -95.33584
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2006)
Projected traffic207 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 7 2200 ST over South Branch Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Rs 7 2200 ST over South Branch Elm Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 7 2200 ST over South Branch Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.