US Bridges

Local 16.4-A.5 over Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.5N 3.7W of Fulton · Structure no. 000061097405705

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 16.4-A.5 over Elk Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 16.4-A.5 over Elk Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 16.4-A.5
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.5N 3.7W of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0284, -94.78148
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2006)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 16.4-A.5 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 16.4-A.5 over Elk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Local 16.4-A.5 over Elk Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 16.4-A.5 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local 16.4-A.5 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.