US Bridges

E Fox DR over West Elkhorn Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 5.0W 1.0N of Westfall · Structure no. 000530737604460

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Fox DR over West Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Fox DR over West Elkhorn Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE Fox DR
CrossesWest Elkhorn Creek
Location5.0W 1.0N of Westfall
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94333, -98.10167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 E Fox DR over West Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Fox DR over West 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 E Fox DR over West Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Fox DR over West Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E Fox DR over West Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.