US Bridges

Rs 2036 Iron DR over Elkhorn Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.5E of Lincoln · Structure no. 000000000530500

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2036 Iron DR over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 2036 Iron DR over Elkhorn 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRs 2036 Iron DR
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location4.0S 2.5E of Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 2036
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98667, -98.09911
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 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 traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 2036 Iron DR over Elkhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 2036 Iron DR over 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 2036 Iron DR over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2036 Iron DR over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2036 Iron DR over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.