US Bridges

Local Rd. 107 over Elm Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.0W 4.5S of Eskridge · Structure no. 000990949004664

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 107 over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 107 over Elm Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 125 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 107
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.0W 4.5S of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79012, -96.13129
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 Local Rd. 107 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Local Rd. 107 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 107 over Elm Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 107 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 107 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.