US Bridges

Local Rd. 7A over Elm Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 3.7W 0.7N of Lacygne · Structure no. 000541089305261

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 7A over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 7A over Elm Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 7A
CrossesElm Creek
Location3.7W 0.7N of Lacygne
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35783, -94.83949
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Local Rd. 7A over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 7A over 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 Local Rd. 7A over Elm Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 7A over Elm Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 7A over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.