US Bridges

Rs 1262 SU-2 over Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 0.25S of Bancroft · Structure no. 000000000660410

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1262 SU-2 over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1262 SU-2 over Elk Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1262 SU-2
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.25S of Bancroft
RouteCounty Highway 1262
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60603, -95.90152
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2008)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1262 SU-2 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1262 SU-2 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1262 SU-2 over Elk Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1262 SU-2 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1262 SU-2 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.