US Bridges

Native RD over Trib. to Elk River

FairPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 2.5N 5.8W of Howard · Structure no. 000000000250160

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Native RD over Trib. to Elk River is a concrete culvert carrying Native RD over Trib. to Elk River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesNative RD
CrossesTrib. to Elk River
Location2.5N 5.8W of Howard
RouteCounty Highway 227
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50486, -96.36899
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2019)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Native RD over Trib. to Elk River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Native RD over Trib. to Elk River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Native RD over Trib. to Elk River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Native RD over Trib. to Elk River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Native RD over Trib. to Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.