Pioneer over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 4.0N 8.3W of Howard · Structure no. 000250917606400
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pioneer over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pioneer over Elk Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pioneer over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pioneer over Elk 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 Pioneer over Elk Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pioneer over Elk Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Pioneer over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.