US Bridges

R Road (rs 912) over Elm Creek Tributary

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 6.0N 2.2E of Plainville · Structure no. 000000000820060

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R Road (rs 912) over Elm Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying R Road (rs 912) over Elm Creek Tributary in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesR Road (rs 912)
CrossesElm Creek Tributary
Location6.0N 2.2E of Plainville
RouteCounty Highway 912
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32111, -99.25619
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 R Road (rs 912) over Elm Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is R Road (rs 912) over Elm Creek Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does R Road (rs 912) over Elm Creek Tributary carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is R Road (rs 912) over Elm Creek Tributary?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns R Road (rs 912) over Elm Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.