US Bridges

Hickory ST 5250 RD over Elk River

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.2W of Elk City · Structure no. 000000000630420

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
453 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory ST 5250 RD over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory ST 5250 RD over Elk River in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2039. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory ST 5250 RD
CrossesElk River
Location0.2W of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 808
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29181, -95.9182
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2010)
Projected traffic202 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory ST 5250 RD over Elk River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory ST 5250 RD over 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 Hickory ST 5250 RD over Elk River carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hickory ST 5250 RD over Elk River?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory ST 5250 RD over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.