US Bridges

250th St. over Trib. to Euchre Creek

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 0.9N 1.8W of Hiawatha · Structure no. 000071007203180

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th St. over Trib. to Euchre Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250th St. over Trib. to Euchre Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries250th St.
CrossesTrib. to Euchre Creek
Location0.9N 1.8W of Hiawatha
RouteCounty Highway 710
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87044, -95.57877
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th St. over Trib. to Euchre Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th St. over Trib. to Euchre 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 250th St. over Trib. to Euchre Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 250th St. over Trib. to Euchre Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 250th St. over Trib. to Euchre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.