US Bridges

Rs 1592 over Elk Creek

GoodPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 1.0N of Larkinburg · Structure no. 000000000030430

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1592 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1592 over Elk Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1592
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.0N of Larkinburg
RouteCounty Highway 1592
StateKansas
Coordinates39.47408, -95.57027
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2007)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rs 1592 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1592 over Elk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1592 over Elk Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 1592 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1592 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.