US Bridges

Lone Elm RD over Bain Creek Trib.

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.5W 0.1N US169 & 183rd. · Structure no. 000461089004648

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Elm RD over Bain Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Lone Elm RD over Bain Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLone Elm RD
CrossesBain Creek Trib.
Location0.5W 0.1N US169 & 183rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79939, -94.8344
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lone Elm RD over Bain Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Elm RD over Bain Creek Trib. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lone Elm RD over Bain Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lone Elm RD over Bain Creek Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Elm RD over Bain Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.