US Bridges

Rs 5016-S. 1st ST over North Branch Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 3.0W 2.2N of Sawyer · Structure no. 000000000760250

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 5016-S. 1st ST over North Branch Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 5016-S. 1st ST over North Branch Elm Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 5016-S. 1st ST
CrossesNorth Branch Elm Creek
Location3.0W 2.2N of Sawyer
RouteCounty Highway 5016
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53182, -98.73931
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 traffic155 (2021)
Projected traffic185 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 5016-S. 1st ST over North Branch Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 5016-S. 1st ST over North Branch Elm 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 5016-S. 1st ST over North Branch Elm Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 5016-S. 1st ST over North Branch Elm Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 5016-S. 1st ST over North Branch Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.