US Bridges

SW 95 ST over Trib. E. Br. Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · S. Edge of Coats · Structure no. 000760657206424

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 95 ST over Trib. E. Br. Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 95 ST over Trib. E. Br. Elm Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 95 ST
CrossesTrib. E. Br. Elm Creek
LocationS. Edge of Coats
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50841, -98.82608
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SW 95 ST over Trib. E. Br. Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 95 ST over Trib. E. Br. 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 SW 95 ST over Trib. E. Br. Elm Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 95 ST over Trib. E. Br. Elm Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SW 95 ST over Trib. E. Br. Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.