US Bridges

Oat RD over East Elm Creek

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.2W of Ames · Structure no. 000150805803660

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oat RD over East Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oat RD over East Elm Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOat RD
CrossesEast Elm Creek
Location3.0S 1.2W of Ames
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52478, -97.46536
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
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 Oat RD over East Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oat RD over East Elm 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Oat RD over East Elm Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oat RD over East Elm Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oat RD over East Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.