US Bridges

Smoky Hill Rivr RD over Lookout Hollow

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.7W of Schoenchen · Structure no. 000260603804760

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smoky Hill Rivr RD over Lookout Hollow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Smoky Hill Rivr RD over Lookout Hollow in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSmoky Hill Rivr RD
CrossesLookout Hollow
Location1.0N 0.7W of Schoenchen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.726, -99.34278
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smoky Hill Rivr RD over Lookout Hollow built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smoky Hill Rivr RD over Lookout Hollow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Smoky Hill Rivr RD over Lookout Hollow carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smoky Hill Rivr RD over Lookout Hollow?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Smoky Hill Rivr RD over Lookout Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.