US Bridges

SE 110 ST over Trib. N. Br. Elm Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 0.9S 0.2W of Sawyer · Structure no. 000760671806460

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 110 ST over Trib. N. Br. Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 110 ST over Trib. N. Br. Elm Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 110 ST
CrossesTrib. N. Br. Elm Creek
Location0.9S 0.2W of Sawyer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48528, -98.68775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed1.9 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 SE 110 ST over Trib. N. Br. Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 110 ST over Trib. N. Br. 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 SE 110 ST over Trib. N. Br. Elm Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 110 ST over Trib. N. Br. Elm Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE 110 ST over Trib. N. Br. Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.