K-7 HWY over Elk Creek
GoodLinn County, Kansas · 1.87 MI N Bourbon Coln · Structure no. 999900700540401
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 416
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-7 HWY over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-7 HWY over Elk Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-7 HWY over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-7 HWY over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does K-7 HWY over Elk Creek carry?
About 416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is K-7 HWY over Elk Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K-7 HWY over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.