Berry Road over Elm Creek
GoodPosted for loadBarber County, Kansas · 0.3S of Medicine Lodge · Structure no. 000040683406747
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Berry Road over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Berry Road over Elm Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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 Berry Road over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Berry Road 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 Berry Road over Elm Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Berry Road over Elm Creek?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Berry Road over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.