US Bridges

NE 78th. St. 288 over Elm Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.4E 2.0N of Elmont · Structure no. 000891001404120

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 78th. St. 288 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 78th. St. 288 over Elm Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 78th. St. 288
CrossesElm Creek
Location3.4E 2.0N of Elmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18733, -95.63718
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 78th. St. 288 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 78th. St. 288 over Elm 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NE 78th. St. 288 over Elm Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is NE 78th. St. 288 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NE 78th. St. 288 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.