US Bridges

2000 RD D.2-20.0 over Elm Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · .3 W 2000-CRAWFORD · Structure no. 000000000020036

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2000 RD D.2-20.0 over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 2000 RD D.2-20.0 over Elm Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries2000 RD D.2-20.0
CrossesElm Creek
Location.3 W 2000-CRAWFORD
RouteCounty Highway 1544
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31762, -95.4589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2000 RD D.2-20.0 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2000 RD D.2-20.0 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 2000 RD D.2-20.0 over Elm Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 2000 RD D.2-20.0 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 2000 RD D.2-20.0 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.