Currie Lane over Elm Creek
GoodPosted for loadBarber County, Kansas · 1.0E of Medicine Lodge · Structure no. 000000000040810
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 349 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Currie Lane over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Currie Lane over Elm Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2043. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Currie Lane over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Currie Lane over 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 Currie Lane over Elm Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Currie Lane over Elm Creek?
The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Currie Lane over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.