US Bridges

J.5 Road over Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.3E of Stockton · Structure no. 000820615903785

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.5 Road over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying J.5 Road over Elm Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesJ.5 Road
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.5S 2.3E of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4297, -99.23352
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 J.5 Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is J.5 Road over Elm 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does J.5 Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is J.5 Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns J.5 Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.