US Bridges

Elk Rd. (5.2-F.5) over Trib. to Horseshoe Crk.

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.2E of Herkimer · Structure no. 000580887203105

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Rd. (5.2-F.5) over Trib. to Horseshoe Crk. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Rd. (5.2-F.5) over Trib. to Horseshoe Crk. in Marshall 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesElk Rd. (5.2-F.5)
CrossesTrib. to Horseshoe Crk.
Location2.0N 0.2E of Herkimer
RouteCounty Highway 5824
StateKansas
Coordinates39.9219, -96.70939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Rd. (5.2-F.5) over Trib. to Horseshoe Crk. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Rd. (5.2-F.5) over Trib. to Horseshoe Crk. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Elk Rd. (5.2-F.5) over Trib. to Horseshoe Crk. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Elk Rd. (5.2-F.5) over Trib. to Horseshoe Crk.?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Rd. (5.2-F.5) over Trib. to Horseshoe Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.