Curry Lane over Elm Creek Overflow
FairBarber County, Kansas · 0.75E of Medicine Lodge · Structure no. 000000000040800
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Curry Lane over Elm Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Curry Lane over Elm Creek Overflow in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Curry Lane over Elm Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Curry Lane over Elm Creek Overflow 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Curry Lane over Elm Creek Overflow carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Curry Lane over Elm Creek Overflow?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Curry Lane over Elm Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.