US Bridges

245th St. Rs 57 over Shiloh Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.0E 0.2N of Hammond · Structure no. 000000000060240

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

245th St. Rs 57 over Shiloh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 245th St. Rs 57 over Shiloh Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 95 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries245th St. Rs 57
CrossesShiloh Creek
Location2.0E 0.2N of Hammond
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.93911, -94.65808
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2006)
Projected traffic282 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 245th St. Rs 57 over Shiloh Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is 245th St. Rs 57 over Shiloh 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 245th St. Rs 57 over Shiloh Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 245th St. Rs 57 over Shiloh Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 245th St. Rs 57 over Shiloh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.