US Bridges

K156 HWY over East Elkhorn Creek Drg.

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 4.61 MI NE K111 · Structure no. 999915600270291

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,057
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K156 HWY over East Elkhorn Creek Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying K156 HWY over East Elkhorn Creek Drg. in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,057 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,543 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesK156 HWY
CrossesEast Elkhorn Creek Drg.
Location4.61 MI NE K111
RouteState Highway 156
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85, -98.11361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,057 (2023)
Projected traffic4,543 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K156 HWY over East Elkhorn Creek Drg. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is K156 HWY over East Elkhorn Creek Drg. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K156 HWY over East Elkhorn Creek Drg. carry?

About 3,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is K156 HWY over East Elkhorn Creek Drg.?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns K156 HWY over East Elkhorn Creek Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.