US Bridges

Rs 408 16 over Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · 1.0N of Mantey · Structure no. 000000000540027

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 408 16 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 408 16 over Elk Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 272 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 408 16
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.0N of Mantey
RouteCounty Highway 408
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06642, -94.80734
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 traffic272 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Rs 408 16 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 408 16 over Elk 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 408 16 over Elk Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 408 16 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 408 16 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.