US Bridges

Minor 86 X.0-1410 over Elm Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 0.1S of Helmick · Structure no. 000640899804901

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 86 X.0-1410 over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor 86 X.0-1410 over Elm Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMinor 86 X.0-1410
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.1S of Helmick
RouteCounty Highway 6404
StateKansas
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Minor 86 X.0-1410 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 86 X.0-1410 over Elm 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 86 X.0-1410 over Elm Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Minor 86 X.0-1410 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 86 X.0-1410 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.