US Bridges

K31 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage

Fair

Anderson County, Kansas · 10.03 MI SE Coffey Coln · Structure no. 999903100020181

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K31 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K31 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 605 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK31 HWY
CrossesElm Creek Drainage
Location10.03 MI SE Coffey Coln
RouteState Highway 31
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30139, -95.43278
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2023)
Projected traffic724 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K31 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is K31 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K31 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K31 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K31 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.