250th St. Rs 55 over Buck Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadBourbon County, Kansas · 1.5W 0.9S of Garland · Structure no. 000000000060180
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
250th St. Rs 55 over Buck Run Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying 250th St. Rs 55 over Buck Run Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 250th St. Rs 55 over Buck Run Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is 250th St. Rs 55 over Buck Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 250th St. Rs 55 over Buck Run Creek carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 250th St. Rs 55 over Buck Run Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 250th St. Rs 55 over Buck Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.