US Bridges

Rs 544 - SE 10 Ave over N. Branch of Elm Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 2.0W of Sawyer · Structure no. 000000000760240

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 544 - SE 10 Ave over N. Branch of Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 544 - SE 10 Ave over N. Branch of Elm Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 544 - SE 10 Ave
CrossesN. Branch of Elm Creek
Location2.0W of Sawyer
RouteCounty Highway 544
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49994, -98.72064
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rs 544 - SE 10 Ave over N. Branch of Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 544 - SE 10 Ave over N. Branch of Elm 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 544 - SE 10 Ave over N. Branch of Elm Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 544 - SE 10 Ave over N. Branch of Elm Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 544 - SE 10 Ave over N. Branch of Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.