US Bridges

Road 8 over S. Branch Elk River

Good

Elk County, Kansas · 2.3N 7.0W of Howard · Structure no. 000250921006428

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 8 over S. Branch Elk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 8 over S. Branch Elk River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 8
CrossesS. Branch Elk River
Location2.3N 7.0W of Howard
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50917, -96.39845
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 8 over S. Branch Elk River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 8 over S. Branch Elk River 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 8 over S. Branch Elk River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 8 over S. Branch Elk River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 8 over S. Branch Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.