US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 2.0E of Coats · Structure no. 000000000760230

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
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 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 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.
Location2.0E of Coats
RouteCounty Highway 544
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51402, -98.78771
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2021)
Projected traffic295 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 1975, making it 50 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 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 November 2024.

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

About 245 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.