US Bridges

Rs 1386 X 236 over Elk Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.8N of Larkinburg · Structure no. 000000000430410

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1386 X 236 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1386 X 236 over Elk Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1386 X 236
CrossesElk Creek
Location2.0W 0.8N of Larkinburg
RouteCounty Highway 1386
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.47232, -95.60768
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic79 (2018)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 Rs 1386 X 236 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1386 X 236 over Elk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1386 X 236 over Elk Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1386 X 236 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1386 X 236 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.