US Bridges

Rs 403 49 over Trib. to Elm Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 2.5E 0.4N of Cadmus · Structure no. 000000000540018

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 403 49 over Trib. to Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 403 49 over Trib. to Elm Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 751 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 403 49
CrossesTrib. to Elm Creek
Location2.5E 0.4N of Cadmus
RouteCounty Highway 403
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3515, -94.85371
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2006)
Projected traffic840 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 403 49 over Trib. to Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 403 49 over Trib. to Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 403 49 over Trib. to Elm Creek carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 403 49 over Trib. to Elm Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Rs 403 49 over Trib. to Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.