US Bridges

Rs 393 - Elk Dr. over Trib. to Brush Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 3.0W of Westfall · Structure no. 000000000530040

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 393 - Elk Dr. over Trib. to Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 393 - Elk Dr. over Trib. to Brush Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 393 - Elk Dr.
CrossesTrib. to Brush Creek
Location3.0W of Westfall
RouteCounty Highway 393
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92889, -98.06778
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 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 393 - Elk Dr. over Trib. to Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 393 - Elk Dr. over Trib. to Brush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 393 - Elk Dr. over Trib. to Brush Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 393 - Elk Dr. over Trib. to Brush Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 393 - Elk Dr. over Trib. to Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.