US Bridges

Elm Mills Road over Trib. to South Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 2.6S 8.8W of Isabel · Structure no. 000040669506528

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Mills Road over Trib. to South Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elm Mills Road over Trib. to South 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Mills Road
CrossesTrib. to South Elm Creek
Location2.6S 8.8W of Isabel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43036, -98.71142
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Mills Road over Trib. to South Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Mills Road over Trib. to South Elm Creek 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 Elm Mills Road over Trib. to South Elm Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm Mills Road over Trib. to South Elm Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Mills Road over Trib. to South Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.