US Bridges

5000 RD Mile 3 over Elk City Lake

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.0S of Elk City · Structure no. 000000000630230

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5000 RD Mile 3 over Elk City Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying 5000 RD Mile 3 over Elk City Lake 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 5 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries5000 RD Mile 3
CrossesElk City Lake
Location1.0S of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 472
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27046, -95.91035
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2010)
Projected traffic206 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 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 5000 RD Mile 3 over Elk City Lake built?

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

What condition is 5000 RD Mile 3 over Elk City Lake 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 5000 RD Mile 3 over Elk City Lake carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5000 RD Mile 3 over Elk City Lake?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 5000 RD Mile 3 over Elk City Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.