US Bridges

Isabel Road over Trib. to Elm Creek

GoodPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.2N Medicine Lodge · Structure no. 000000000040460

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Isabel Road over Trib. to Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Isabel Road over Trib. to Elm Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 445 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIsabel Road
CrossesTrib. to Elm Creek
Location2.0E 1.2N Medicine Lodge
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30059, -98.55076
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2021)
Projected traffic535 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Isabel Road over Trib. to Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Isabel Road over Trib. to Elm 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Isabel Road over Trib. to Elm Creek carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Isabel Road over Trib. to Elm Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Isabel Road over Trib. to Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.