US Bridges

Rs 1711 277 over Elm Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.3E 0.5N of Elmont · Structure no. 000000000890570

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1711 277 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1711 277 over Elm Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 5 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1711 277
CrossesElm Creek
Location4.3E 0.5N of Elmont
RouteCounty Highway 1711
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17281, -95.62227
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 1711 277 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1711 277 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 Rs 1711 277 over Elm Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1711 277 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1711 277 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.