US Bridges

5400 RD Swny Hl DR over Racket Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.0N 5.6E of Elk City · Structure no. 00000000063B250

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5400 RD Swny Hl DR over Racket Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5400 RD Swny Hl DR over Racket Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries5400 RD Swny Hl DR
CrossesRacket Creek
Location1.0N 5.6E of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 473
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30569, -95.80743
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 5400 RD Swny Hl DR over Racket Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5400 RD Swny Hl DR over Racket 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 5400 RD Swny Hl DR over Racket Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 5400 RD Swny Hl DR over Racket Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 5400 RD Swny Hl DR over Racket Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.