US Bridges

Cyclone/Dove over Elk River

FairPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 0.2W of Oak Valley · Structure no. 000000000250450

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cyclone/Dove over Elk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cyclone/Dove over Elk River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCyclone/Dove
CrossesElk River
Location0.2W of Oak Valley
RouteCounty Highway 807
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34426, -96.01338
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cyclone/Dove over Elk River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cyclone/Dove over 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 Cyclone/Dove over Elk River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cyclone/Dove over Elk River?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cyclone/Dove over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.