US Bridges

K31 HWY over Elm Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kansas · 9.46 MI SE Coffey Cl · Structure no. 999903100020321

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K31 HWY over Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K31 HWY over Elm Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK31 HWY
CrossesElm Creek
Location9.46 MI SE Coffey Cl
RouteState Highway 31
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3075, -95.43389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is K31 HWY 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K31 HWY over Elm Creek carry?

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

How long is K31 HWY over Elm Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K31 HWY over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.