US Bridges

E.149th 117 over Elk Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.5E of Overbrook · Structure no. 000701011504660

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.149th 117 over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E.149th 117 over Elk Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE.149th 117
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.0N 0.5E of Overbrook
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79685, -95.54637
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic54 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E.149th 117 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.149th 117 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E.149th 117 over Elk Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E.149th 117 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E.149th 117 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.