US Bridges

4075 RD Mile 8 over Elk City Lake Drainage

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.0W of Bolton · Structure no. 000630983606843

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4075 RD Mile 8 over Elk City Lake Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying 4075 RD Mile 8 over Elk City Lake Drainage in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4075 RD Mile 8
CrossesElk City Lake Drainage
Location3.5N 1.0W of Bolton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20788, -95.82646
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 4075 RD Mile 8 over Elk City Lake Drainage built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4075 RD Mile 8 over Elk City Lake Drainage 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 4075 RD Mile 8 over Elk City Lake Drainage carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 4075 RD Mile 8 over Elk City Lake Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 4075 RD Mile 8 over Elk City Lake Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.