US Bridges

Minor Col 115 over Elm Creek

GoodPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.8S 4.5W of Girard · Structure no. 000191083006468

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 115 over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col 115 over Elm Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 115
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.8S 4.5W of Girard
RouteCounty Highway 1911
StateKansas
Coordinates37.4731, -94.92414
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 Minor Col 115 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 115 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 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 115 over Elm Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 115 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 115 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.