US Bridges

Rs 393 - E. Elk DR over West Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 6.7W of Westfall · Structure no. 000000000530010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 393 - E. Elk DR over West Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 393 - E. Elk DR over West Elkhorn Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 393 - E. Elk DR
CrossesWest Elkhorn Creek
Location6.7W of Westfall
RouteCounty Highway 393
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92866, -98.13753
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 393 - E. Elk DR over West Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 393 - E. Elk DR over West Elkhorn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 393 - E. Elk DR over West Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 393 - E. Elk DR over West Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 393 - E. Elk DR over West Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.