US Bridges

Road 23 over Trib. to Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 3.7S 5.0W of Fall River · Structure no. 000000000250510

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 23 over Trib. to Indian Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Road 23 over Trib. to Indian Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 23
CrossesTrib. to Indian Creek
Location3.7S 5.0W of Fall River
RouteCounty Highway 1578
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55219, -96.12485
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 23 over Trib. to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 23 over Trib. to Indian Creek 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 Road 23 over Trib. to Indian Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 23 over Trib. to Indian Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Road 23 over Trib. to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.