K79 HWY over Elk Creek
GoodJackson County, Kansas · 2.39 MI N K16 · Structure no. 999907900430191
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 404
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K79 HWY over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K79 HWY over Elk Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K79 HWY over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is K79 HWY over Elk Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does K79 HWY over Elk Creek carry?
About 404 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is K79 HWY over Elk Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K79 HWY over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.