US Bridges

4675 RD Taylor RD over Trib. to Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.0W of Independence · Structure no. 000630993306782

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4675 RD Taylor RD over Trib. to Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4675 RD Taylor RD over Trib. to Elk Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4675 RD Taylor RD
CrossesTrib. to Elk Creek
Location2.0N 1.0W of Independence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25099, -95.73968
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 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 4675 RD Taylor RD over Trib. to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4675 RD Taylor RD over Trib. to Elk 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 4675 RD Taylor RD over Trib. to Elk Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4675 RD Taylor RD over Trib. to Elk Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 4675 RD Taylor RD over Trib. to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.