Elm Mills Road over East Branch S. Elm Creek
GoodPosted for loadBarber County, Kansas · 2.5E 5.7N of Lake City · Structure no. 000040663106522
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Mills Road over East Branch S. Elm Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Elm Mills Road over East Branch S. Elm Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 Elm Mills Road over East Branch S. Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Mills Road over East Branch S. 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 Elm Mills Road over East Branch S. Elm Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elm Mills Road over East Branch S. Elm Creek?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Mills Road over East Branch S. Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.