US Bridges

11th RD (10.4-S.6) over Elm Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.4N 2.5E of Blue Rapids · Structure no. 000580897403367

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th RD (10.4-S.6) over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th RD (10.4-S.6) over Elm Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries11th RD (10.4-S.6)
CrossesElm Creek
Location3.4N 2.5E of Blue Rapids
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73138, -96.61284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th RD (10.4-S.6) over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th RD (10.4-S.6) over Elm Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 11th RD (10.4-S.6) over Elm Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is 11th RD (10.4-S.6) over Elm Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 11th RD (10.4-S.6) over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.