US Bridges

Evergreen over Corum Creek

FairPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.8E of Grenola · Structure no. 000250919406620

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen over Corum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evergreen over Corum Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEvergreen
CrossesCorum Creek
Location2.0N 1.8E of Grenola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.37459, -96.41207
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergreen over Corum Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergreen over Corum 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 Evergreen over Corum Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen over Corum Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen over Corum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.