Local 72 V.0-1520 over Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorris County, Kansas · 3.0E of Wilsey · Structure no. 000640897804880
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 72 V.0-1520 over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 72 V.0-1520 over Elm Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local 72 V.0-1520 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Local 72 V.0-1520 over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Local 72 V.0-1520 over Elm Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Local 72 V.0-1520 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local 72 V.0-1520 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.