US Bridges

Jackson H.5-22.5 over Iantha Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.5 S of JACKSON-2300 · Structure no. 000000000020027

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson H.5-22.5 over Iantha Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Jackson H.5-22.5 over Iantha Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJackson H.5-22.5
CrossesIantha Creek
Location0.5 S of JACKSON-2300
RouteCounty Highway 1244
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35419, -95.37857
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2014)
Projected traffic154 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jackson H.5-22.5 over Iantha Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson H.5-22.5 over Iantha 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson H.5-22.5 over Iantha Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jackson H.5-22.5 over Iantha Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson H.5-22.5 over Iantha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.