US Bridges

K152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 5.59 MI E of K-7 · Structure no. 999915200540231

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,478 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesK152 HWY
CrossesElm Creek Drainage
Location5.59 MI E of K-7
RouteState Highway 152
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34528, -94.81417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,288 (2023)
Projected traffic2,478 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is K152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage 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 K152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.