Elk Drive over Spring Creek
GoodLincoln County, Kansas · 7.0S 3.1E of Vesper · Structure no. 000530725204480
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Drive over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elk Drive over Spring Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Drive over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Drive over Spring 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 Elk Drive over Spring Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elk Drive over Spring Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Drive over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.