US Bridges

6400 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elm Branch

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 5.5N 2.0E of Elk City · Structure no. 000630977906620

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6400 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elm Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6400 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elm Branch in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries6400 RD Mile 5
CrossesTrib. to Elm Branch
Location5.5N 2.0E of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.37152, -95.87403
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 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 traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic60 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 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 6400 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elm Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6400 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elm Branch 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 6400 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elm Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 6400 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elm Branch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 6400 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elm Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.