US Bridges

2000 RD C.5-20.0 over Branch of Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · .5 MI W 2000-COLORADO · Structure no. 000000000020035

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2000 RD C.5-20.0 over Branch of Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2000 RD C.5-20.0 over Branch of Elm Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2000 RD C.5-20.0
CrossesBranch of Elm Creek
Location.5 MI W 2000-COLORADO
RouteCounty Highway 1544
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31746, -95.47099
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic96 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 2000 RD C.5-20.0 over Branch of Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2000 RD C.5-20.0 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 2000 RD C.5-20.0 over Branch of Elm Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 2000 RD C.5-20.0 over Branch of Elm Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 2000 RD C.5-20.0 over Branch of Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.