US Bridges

1550 RD Mile 17 over Card Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.5W 4.0S of Elk City · Structure no. 000000000630210

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1550 RD Mile 17 over Card Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1550 RD Mile 17 over Card Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries1550 RD Mile 17
CrossesCard Creek
Location0.5W 4.0S of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 472
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22779, -95.91941
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2010)
Projected traffic206 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1550 RD Mile 17 over Card Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1550 RD Mile 17 over Card 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 1550 RD Mile 17 over Card Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 1550 RD Mile 17 over Card Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1550 RD Mile 17 over Card Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.