US Bridges

Local RD 8.3-J.0 over Elm Creek

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Allen County, Kansas · 1.0S.E. of Iola · Structure no. 000011031305880

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD 8.3-J.0 over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local RD 8.3-J.0 over Elm Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD 8.3-J.0
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.0S.E. of Iola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90761, -95.38509
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic355 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local RD 8.3-J.0 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD 8.3-J.0 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 Local RD 8.3-J.0 over Elm Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Local RD 8.3-J.0 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD 8.3-J.0 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.