US Bridges

W. Eagle Rd. (16) over Elk Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 0.5S 3.5W of Long Island · Structure no. 000740579603080

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Eagle Rd. (16) over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Eagle Rd. (16) over Elk Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Eagle Rd. (16)
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.5S 3.5W of Long Island
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.94404, -99.5975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Eagle Rd. (16) over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Eagle Rd. (16) over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does W. Eagle Rd. (16) over Elk Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Eagle Rd. (16) over Elk Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W. Eagle Rd. (16) over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.