US Bridges

Road 28 over Trib Little Indian Creek

Good

Elk County, Kansas · 5.0S 0.2W of Fall River · Structure no. 000000000250140

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 28 over Trib Little Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 28 over Trib Little Indian Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoad 28
CrossesTrib Little Indian Creek
Location5.0S 0.2W of Fall River
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5308, -96.03814
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Road 28 over Trib Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 28 over Trib Little Indian 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 28 over Trib Little Indian Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 28 over Trib Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m).

Who owns Road 28 over Trib Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.