US Bridges

Rs 168 over Trib. to Elk Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.7W of Shaw · Structure no. 000000000670035

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 168 over Trib. to Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 168 over Trib. to Elk Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 168
CrossesTrib. to Elk Creek
Location0.7W of Shaw
RouteCounty Highway 168
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60186, -95.33046
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Rs 168 over Trib. to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 168 over Trib. to Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 168 over Trib. to Elk Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 168 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 168 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.