Local Rd. E1K over Frog Creek

GoodPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.5N of Glen Elder · Structure no. 000620717103680

Built: 1963; 62 years old
Condition: Good; inspected March 2023
Type: Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder; Steel Continuous
Length: 41 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 40; 2002 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. E1K over Frog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. E1K over Frog Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesLocal Rd. E1K

CrossesFrog Creek

Location0.5N of Glen Elder

RouteCounty Highway 0

CountyMitchell County

StateKansas

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMarch 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusPosted for load restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating37.9 US tons

Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder

MaterialSteel Continuous

DeckWood or timber

Main spans2

Design loadUnknown

Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)

Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)

Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)

Roadway width23 ft (7 m)

Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2002)

Projected traffic40 by 2043

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Local Rd. E1K over Frog Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. E1K over Frog 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. E1K over Frog Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. E1K over Frog Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. E1K over Frog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.