US Bridges

5400 RD Mile 6 over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 2.1E 0.5N of Elk City · Structure no. 000630979106720

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5400 RD Mile 6 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 5400 RD Mile 6 over Stream 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries5400 RD Mile 6
CrossesStream
Location2.1E 0.5N of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29886, -95.87162
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic36 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 5400 RD Mile 6 over Stream built?

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

What condition is 5400 RD Mile 6 over Stream 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 5400 RD Mile 6 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 5400 RD Mile 6 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 5400 RD Mile 6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.