Vale RD over Elk Creek
GoodCloud County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.8W of Clyde · Structure no. 000150811403520
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vale RD over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vale RD over Elk 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vale RD over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vale RD over Elk 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 Vale RD over Elk Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Vale RD over Elk Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Vale RD over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.