Ave K over Alum Creek
FairPosted for loadEllsworth County, Kansas · 0.5S of Carneiro · Structure no. 000270745404760
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave K over Alum Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave K over Alum Creek in Ellsworth 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ave K over Alum Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave K over Alum 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ave K over Alum Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave K over Alum Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ave K over Alum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.