Local Rd 8.3-j.0 over Elm Creek
Allen County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Local Rd 8.3-j.0 over Elm Creek in Allen County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2006).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 103 of the 227 inventoried bridges in Allen County rated good (45.4%); 25 (11.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 166 ft |
| Location | 1.0S.E. of Iola |
| NBI structure number | 000011031305880 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Allen County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US54 Hwy over Rock Creek | 1969 | 6,854 | Good |
| US-54 Hwy over Rock Creek Overflow | 1998 | 6,854 | Good |
| Old US169 K57 Hwy over Neosho River Drainage | 2002 | 5,500 | Good |
| Old US169 K57 Hwy over Elm Creek | 1948 | 5,500 | Good |
| Old US169 K57 Hwy over Deer Creek Drainage | 1930 | 5,235 | Fair |
| N. Washington Ave. over Coon Creek | 1988 | 5,000 | Fair |
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