US Bridges

2100 RD C.0-21.0 over Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · .5 MI E 2100/BARTON · Structure no. 000021019505300

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2100 RD C.0-21.0 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying 2100 RD C.0-21.0 over Elm Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2100 RD C.0-21.0
CrossesElm Creek
Location.5 MI E 2100/BARTON
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33195, -95.47952
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2100 RD C.0-21.0 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2100 RD C.0-21.0 over 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 2100 RD C.0-21.0 over Elm Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 2100 RD C.0-21.0 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 2100 RD C.0-21.0 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.