K116 HWY over Elk Creek
GoodAtchison County, Kansas · 0.73 MI E Jackson CO Line · Structure no. 999911600030451
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 291 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 768
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K116 HWY over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K116 HWY over Elk Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K116 HWY over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is K116 HWY 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does K116 HWY over Elk Creek carry?
About 768 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is K116 HWY over Elk Creek?
The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K116 HWY over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.