US Bridges

SW Ohio Rs 74 over Elm Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 0.6N of Augusta · Structure no. 000000000080210

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,480
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Ohio Rs 74 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW Ohio Rs 74 over Elm Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW Ohio Rs 74
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.6N of Augusta
RouteCounty Highway 74
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7252, -96.97133
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,480 (2021)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2045
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 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 SW Ohio Rs 74 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Ohio Rs 74 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW Ohio Rs 74 over Elm Creek carry?

About 3,480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW Ohio Rs 74 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SW Ohio Rs 74 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.