Rs 1249 2.0-21.6 over Elk Creek
PoorOsage County, Kansas · 4.0N 0.6E of Overbrook · Structure no. 000000000700290
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1249 2.0-21.6 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1249 2.0-21.6 over Elk Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 1249 2.0-21.6 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Rs 1249 2.0-21.6 over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 1249 2.0-21.6 over Elk Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rs 1249 2.0-21.6 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1249 2.0-21.6 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.