US Bridges

Rs 472 200 RD over Elm Branch

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Wilson County, Kansas · 9.0S 1.8W of Fredonia · Structure no. 000000001030060

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 472 200 RD over Elm Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 472 200 RD over Elm Branch in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 472 200 RD
CrossesElm Branch
Location9.0S 1.8W of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 472
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40059, -95.86685
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 472 200 RD over Elm Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 472 200 RD over Elm Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 472 200 RD over Elm Branch carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 472 200 RD over Elm Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 472 200 RD over Elm Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.