US Bridges

Resort Road over Elm Creek

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 2.3W 6.0S of Isabel · Structure no. 000040681606602

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Resort Road over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Resort Road over 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesResort Road
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.3W 6.0S of Isabel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.38197, -98.59342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 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 traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Resort Road over Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is Resort Road over 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 Resort Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Resort Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Resort Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.