US Bridges

K-152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 1.3 MI E K-7/K-152 JCT · Structure no. 999915200540521

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,064 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-152 HWY
CrossesElm Creek Drainage
Location1.3 MI E K-7/K-152 JCT
RouteState Highway 152
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33083, -94.87583
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2023)
Projected traffic1,064 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-152 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 K-152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K-152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns K-152 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.