US Bridges

Rs 1462 over West Fork Elk Creek

GoodPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 3.0N 4.5E of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000790610

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1462 over West Fork Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1462 over West Fork Elk Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 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 1462
CrossesWest Fork Elk Creek
Location3.0N 4.5E of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 1462
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75533, -97.46486
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.4 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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 traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic26 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 1462 over West Fork Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1462 over West Fork Elk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1462 over West Fork Elk Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1462 over West Fork Elk Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1462 over West Fork Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.