US Bridges

Local Rd. 9.0-J.7 over Elm Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 1.7S 2.0E of Iola · Structure no. 000011033005887

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 9.0-J.7 over Elm Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local Rd. 9.0-J.7 over Elm Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 9.0-J.7
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.7S 2.0E of Iola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89748, -95.37251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic25 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 9.0-J.7 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Local Rd. 9.0-J.7 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. 9.0-J.7 over Elm Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 9.0-J.7 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 9.0-J.7 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.