US Bridges

K152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 5.89 MI E of K-7 · Structure no. 999915200540241

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 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 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 2,288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,478 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 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
Location5.89 MI E of K-7
RouteState Highway 152
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34528, -94.80889
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns K152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.