US Bridges

6200 RD Mile 6 over Elm Branch Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 4.5N 2.1E of Elk City · Structure no. 000630979106640

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6200 RD Mile 6 over Elm Branch Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6200 RD Mile 6 over Elm Branch Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries6200 RD Mile 6
CrossesElm Branch Creek
Location4.5N 2.1E of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 6330
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35688, -95.87211
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 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 traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 6200 RD Mile 6 over Elm Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6200 RD Mile 6 over Elm Branch Creek 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 6200 RD Mile 6 over Elm Branch Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 6200 RD Mile 6 over Elm Branch Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 6200 RD Mile 6 over Elm Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.