US Bridges

Rs 1004 Clover LN over East Elkhorn Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kansas · 5.0W 1.7S of Westfall · Structure no. 000000000530310

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1004 Clover LN over East Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1004 Clover LN over East Elkhorn Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1004 Clover LN
CrossesEast Elkhorn Creek
Location5.0W 1.7S of Westfall
RouteCounty Highway 1004
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90363, -98.09939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1004 Clover LN over East Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1004 Clover LN over East Elkhorn 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 1004 Clover LN over East Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1004 Clover LN over East Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1004 Clover LN over East Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.