Cyclone over Corum Creek
PoorPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 0.1E of Grenola · Structure no. 000250915606660
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cyclone over Corum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cyclone over Corum Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cyclone over Corum Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cyclone over Corum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Cyclone over Corum Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cyclone over Corum Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Cyclone over Corum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.