US Bridges

Rs 318 110 P2 over Little Soldier Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 2.3W of Hoyt · Structure no. 000000000430040

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 318 110 P2 over Little Soldier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 318 110 P2 over Little Soldier Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 318 110 P2
CrossesLittle Soldier Creek
Location2.3W of Hoyt
RouteCounty Highway 318
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.24537, -95.75277
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic140 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 318 110 P2 over Little Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 318 110 P2 over Little Soldier 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 Rs 318 110 P2 over Little Soldier Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 318 110 P2 over Little Soldier Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 318 110 P2 over Little Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.