US Bridges

Rs 1041 over Elk Creek

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 3.0E 3.4S of Cuba · Structure no. 000000000790500

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1041 over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1041 over Elk Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1041
CrossesElk Creek
Location3.0E 3.4S of Cuba
RouteCounty Highway 1041
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74852, -97.40639
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1041 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1041 over Elk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1041 over Elk Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1041 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1041 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.