Road 13 over Mound Branch
GoodPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 4.1N 0.2W of Moline · Structure no. 000000000250570
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 13 over Mound Branch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road 13 over Mound Branch in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 13 over Mound Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 13 over Mound Branch 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 13 over Mound Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 13 over Mound Branch?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Road 13 over Mound Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.