US Bridges

Xavier Rd. over West Fork Elk Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.3W of Agenda · Structure no. 000790809203440

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Xavier Rd. over West Fork Elk Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Xavier Rd. over West Fork Elk Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesXavier Rd.
CrossesWest Fork Elk Creek
Location2.0S 0.3W of Agenda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6828, -97.43904
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic15 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Xavier Rd. over West Fork Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Xavier Rd. 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 Xavier Rd. over West Fork Elk Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Xavier Rd. over West Fork Elk Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Xavier Rd. over West Fork Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.