US Bridges

Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. E. Br. S. Elm Ck.

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · N.W. Cor. of Coats · Structure no. 000000000760220

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. E. Br. S. Elm Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. E. Br. S. Elm Ck. in Pratt 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 544 - SW 90 ST
CrossesTrib. E. Br. S. Elm Ck.
LocationN.W. Cor. of Coats
RouteCounty Highway 544
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51423, -98.83269
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2021)
Projected traffic185 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. E. Br. S. Elm Ck. built?

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

What condition is Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. E. Br. S. Elm Ck. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. E. Br. S. Elm Ck. carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. E. Br. S. Elm Ck.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. E. Br. S. Elm Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.