US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 0.4E of Coats · Structure no. 000760657806424

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
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 1942, so it is 83 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 95 ST
CrossesTrib. E. Br. Elm Creek
Location0.4E of Coats
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5068, -98.81542
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic50 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 1942, making it 83 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 40 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.