US Bridges

5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Elk River

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.3W of Elk City · Structure no. 000000000630410

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Elk River is a concrete culvert carrying 5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Elk River 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 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5200 RD Mile 2
CrossesTrib. to Elk River
Location1.3W of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 808
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2845, -95.93261
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2010)
Projected traffic202 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Elk River built?

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

What condition is 5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Elk River 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 5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Elk River carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Elk River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.