US Bridges

Rs 1151 over Branch of Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.3E of LA Harpe · Structure no. 000000000010420

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1151 over Branch of Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1151 over Branch of 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 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 1151
CrossesBranch of Elm Creek
Location2.0S 1.3E of LA Harpe
RouteCounty Highway 1151
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87823, -95.27101
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2006)
Projected traffic99 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1151 over Branch of Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1151 over Branch of Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1151 over Branch of Elm Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1151 over Branch of Elm Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1151 over Branch of Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.