Local RD 16.8-J.0 over Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Kansas · 0.5S 3.2W of Moran · Structure no. 000011047805880
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD 16.8-J.0 over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD 16.8-J.0 over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local RD 16.8-J.0 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local RD 16.8-J.0 over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Local RD 16.8-J.0 over Elm Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Local RD 16.8-J.0 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD 16.8-J.0 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.