Elk County Bridge Report Card
Elk County scores 58 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Elk County, Kansas
Elk County has 155 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 15 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.1% is above the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 400 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Elk County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 58/100 (F). The county has 155 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 15 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 400 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.1% | 14.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.5% of measured traffic | 1.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 9.7% | 19.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 66 years vs 48 nationally | 7.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 26,920 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 9.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 66 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 400 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Elk County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery/25.5 ST over Trib. To Elk River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 105 | 1968 |
| Dove over Trib. To Wildcat Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1938 |
| Road 10 over Mound Branch Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1912 |
| Rock over Rock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1930 |
| N Main ST over Wildcat Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1954 |
| Road 9 over Trib. To Bull Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1955 |
| Cyclone over Corum Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1962 |
| Pioneer over Elk Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1910 |
| Blackjack over Trib S. Fork Wildcat Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1910 |
| Oxen over Rock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1910 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.