US Bridges

Cnty RD 400-P.3 over Elm Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.5N of Admire · Structure no. 000560951404740

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cnty RD 400-P.3 over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cnty RD 400-P.3 over Elm Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 79 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCnty RD 400-P.3
CrossesElm Creek
Location6.5N of Admire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73906, -96.10497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cnty RD 400-P.3 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Cnty RD 400-P.3 over Elm Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cnty RD 400-P.3 over Elm Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Cnty RD 400-P.3 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cnty RD 400-P.3 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.