Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 37.358874,-96.116566
Carries R-23.6 Local over Branch of Elk River
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 34.1 Feet
Span Length: 12.1 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over a branch of Elk River on R-23.6 Local, 1.3 mi. south and 1.9 mi. west of Longton
History:
Built:
Location: Elk County
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442523
Branch Elk River Bridge
A bit of a trek through the cold, but got a 4 wheeler ride from the road by an older gentleman.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail 1- 2019
442524
Branch Elk River Bridge
I asked the older guy about how old this cute bridge was and he said "Been here long as I can remember". He seemed about 75 years old.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail 1- 2019
442525
Branch Elk River
Peaceful little spot. I felt like little elves might come out to greet me...
Photo taken by Jeff Smail 1- 2019
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.551667,-96.126667
Carries RS 1578 over Branch of Indian Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Double span stone arch
Total Length: 69.9 Feet
Span Length: 28.9 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over a branch of Indian Creek, 3.7 mi. south and 5.0 mi. west of Fall River
History:
Built:
Location: Elk County
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169947
Branch Indian Creek bridge
Photo taken by Mike LeMasters in July 2010
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Indian Creek Bridge Badge on W. side
The best way I have to get a shot of this badge.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail 1-2019
442515
Indian Creek Bridge Badge
Judge for yourself what it says.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail 1-2019
442516
Indian Creek Bridge Owl Eyes?
Do you see it?
Photo taken by Jeff Smail 1-2019
442517
Indian Creek Bridge Roadbed Looking South
In the middle of nowhere. Go out the same way you came in.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail 1-2019
442518
Indian Creek Bridge Selfie
East side. Remember to always be aware of the road traffic when bridge hunting.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail 1-2019
442519
Indian Creek bridge
Great day to fly a camera. Best way to photograph without bending fences.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail 1-2019
442520
Indian Creek Owl Eyes
Do you see it now?
Photo taken by Jeff Smail 1-2019
442521
Branch Indian Creek DSLR
West side with Date/Builder badge
Photo taken by Jeff Smail 1- 2019
442522
Branch indian creek DSLR1
East side, nice reflection
Photo taken by Jeff Smail 1- 2019
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 37.360183,-96.428298
Carries US 160 over Corum Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 39.0 Feet
Span Length: 35.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch culvert over Corum Creek on US 160
History: Built 1912; rehabilitated 1955, replaced 2003
Built: 1912
Location: Elk County
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Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 37.374013,-96.184132
Carries over Elk River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 7-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Elk River beyond the end of Montgomery Street in Elk Falls
History: Built 1893 by the George E. King Bridge Co.
Built: 1893
Location: Elk County
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103077
Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn
103078
Side view
Photo taken by James Baughn
103079
Detail of truss
Photo taken by James Baughn
103080
Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn
103081
Pinned joint
Photo taken by James Baughn
103082
Waterfall just upstream
Photo taken by James Baughn
190372
Portal bracing
Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2010
190373
Pinned connection
Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2010
190678
Substructure
Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2010
190679
Sorry folks, Bridge Season doesn't open until next week.
Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2010
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Railing
Pipe railing and lattice hub guards.
Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2011.
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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in September 2021
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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in September 2021
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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in September 2021
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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in September 2021
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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in September 2021
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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler
Status: Open to one lane traffic on a paved street
Location: 37.367202,-96.302530
Carries Main Street over Wildcat Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss on North Main Street over Wildcat Creek in Moline
History:
Built:
Location: Elk County
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103083
Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn
103084
Side view
Photo taken by James Baughn
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 37.365780,-96.304330
Carries over Wildcat Creek
Design: suspension/wire
Design Details: Wire suspension
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Swinging footbridge in Moline over Wildcat Creek. Described as the "oldest swinging bridge in Kansas".
History:
Built: 1904
Location: Elk County
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103085
Side view
Photo taken by James Baughn
103086
Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn
103087
Underneath
Photo taken by James Baughn
171660
Moline swinging bridge
Photo taken by Mike LeMasters in September 2007
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Moline Swinging Bridge
50 feet up and 200 back
Photo taken by Jeff Smail in September 2018
434905
Moline Swinging Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by Jeff Smail in September 2018
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Moline Swinging Bridge
North Tower
Photo taken by Jeff Smail in September 2018
434907
Moline Swinging Bridge
50 feet above. I bet the falls look good when creek is running.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail in September 2018
434908
Moline Swinging Bridge
50 feet up. looking East
Photo taken by Jeff Smail in September 2018
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Moline Kansas
Markers on South end of bridge, South tower.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail in September 2018
434910
Moline Kansas
Markers on South end of bridge, South tower.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail in September 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.546667,-96.288333
Carries E-14.2 Local over Paw Paw Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 28.9 Feet
Span Length: 12.1 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Paw Paw Creek on E-14.2 Local, 5.0 mi. north and 0.8 mi. west of Howard
History: Built ca. 1910
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Elk County
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169948
Paw Paw Creek bridge
Looks like the stone has been covered with concrete.
Photo taken by Mike LeMasters in July 2010
Status: No longer exists
Location: 37.470556,-96.278889
Carries RS 227 over Rock Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 89.9 Feet
Span Length: 87.9 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Rock Creek, 0.9 mi. west of Howard
History: Built 1936; replaced 2003
Built: 1936
Location: Elk County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 37.475278,-96.248889
Carries RS 229 over Snake Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 39.0 Feet
Span Length: 16.1 Feet
Overview: Lost stone arch bridge over Snake Creek on RS 229
History: Built 1908; replaced 2000
Built: 1908
Location: Elk County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 37.452963,-96.227407
Carries FAS 228 over Game Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 43.0 Feet
Span Length: 37.1 Feet
Overview: Abandoned stone arch bridge over Game Creek on FAS 228, 1.0 mi. south and 1.9 mi. east of Howard
History: Built 1908; bypassed 1992
Built: 1908
Location: Elk County
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190690
Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2010
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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2010
442526
Game Creek Bridge
Would like to have seen it in it's heyday.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail in January 2019
442527
Game Creek Bridge
Nice easy flow in the creek this day.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail in January 2019
442528
Game Creek Bridge
Didn't fly the camera too high this day, weather was a bit cloudy.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail in January 2019
442529
Game Creek Bridge DSLR
Photo taken from newer bypass bridge.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail in January 2019
442530
Game Creek Bridge DSLR
Close up of the dated keystone, not real clear with auto DSLR camera, but you decide what it says.
Photo taken by Jeff Smail in January 2019
Status: Open to private traffic.
Location: 37.388720,-96.077900
Carries over Hitchen Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Five panel pin-connected Pratt through truss with two pin-connected Queenpost pony truss approaches.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Hitchen Creek
History:
Built:
Location: Elk County
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385027
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385025
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385024
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385023
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385022
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385021
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385020
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385019
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385018
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385016
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385015
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385014
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 37.382419,-96.046823
Carries US 160 over Painterhood Creek
Design: arch/through/marsh
Design Details: Marsh Arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Marsh arch bridge over Painterhood Creek on US 160
History:
Built:
Location: Elk County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 37.354452,-96.018328
Carries US 160 over Hickory Creek
Design: arch/through/marsh
Design Details: Marsh arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Marsh arch bridge over Hickory Creek on US 160
History: Replaced 1989
Built:
Location: Elk County
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253077
Walnut creek marsh
Fairly certain this goes here and not further west on 160 at Painterhood Creek
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.368056,-96.164275
Carries Railroad over Elk River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Elk River on Railroad
History: Built 1903
Built: 1903
Location: Elk County
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Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 37.358509,-96.144515
Carries over Clear Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over Clear Creek.
History:
Built:
Location: Elk County
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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385033
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385032
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385031
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385030
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385029
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
385028
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in April 2017
Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
