US Bridges

Lark RD over Elm Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 2.0E 2.0N of Aurora · Structure no. 000150803103720

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lark RD over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lark RD over Elm Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLark RD
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.0E 2.0N of Aurora
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48127, -97.49735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Lark RD over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lark 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 Lark RD over Elm Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lark RD over Elm Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lark RD over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.