US Bridges

Kincaid Rd. 233 over Elm Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 5.5E of Elmont · Structure no. 000891005504146

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kincaid Rd. 233 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kincaid Rd. 233 over Elm Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKincaid Rd. 233
CrossesElm Creek
Location5.5E of Elmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16372, -95.59892
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kincaid Rd. 233 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kincaid Rd. 233 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 Kincaid Rd. 233 over Elm Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Kincaid Rd. 233 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kincaid Rd. 233 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.