US Bridges

Rs 496 16-11.15 over Elk Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.9N of Urbana · Structure no. 000000000670190

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 496 16-11.15 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 496 16-11.15 over Elk Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 496 16-11.15
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.9N of Urbana
RouteCounty Highway 496
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56921, -95.39744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2044
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 Rs 496 16-11.15 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 496 16-11.15 over 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 496 16-11.15 over Elk Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 496 16-11.15 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 496 16-11.15 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.