US Bridges

Local Rd. 67 over Trib. to Elk Creek

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.7E of Mound City · Structure no. 000541095705640

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 67 over Trib. to Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 67 over Trib. to Elk Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 67
CrossesTrib. to Elk Creek
Location4.0S 0.7E of Mound City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08088, -94.79364
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 67 over Trib. to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 67 over Trib. to Elk 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 Local Rd. 67 over Trib. to Elk Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 67 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 67 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.