US Bridges

Rs 1956 | 230th RD over Elm Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.0W of Ames · Structure no. 000000000150590

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1956 | 230th RD over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1956 | 230th RD over Elm Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1956 | 230th RD
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.0S 3.0W of Ames
RouteCounty Highway 1956
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55774, -97.49849
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 1956 | 230th RD over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1956 | 230th RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1956 | 230th RD over Elm Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1956 | 230th RD over Elm Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1956 | 230th RD over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.