US Bridges

Rs 1330 25-4.50 over Trib. to Elk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 2.5W of Urbana · Structure no. 000000000670450

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1330 25-4.50 over Trib. to Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 1330 25-4.50 over Trib. to Elk Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 years old, older 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1330 25-4.50
CrossesTrib. to Elk Creek
Location2.5W of Urbana
RouteCounty Highway 1330
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55814, -95.44361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than 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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic53 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1330 25-4.50 over Trib. to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rs 1330 25-4.50 over Trib. to Elk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1330 25-4.50 over Trib. to Elk Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1330 25-4.50 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1330 25-4.50 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.