US Bridges

Rs 320 142 A5 over Little Cross Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 4.5N 3.4W of Delia · Structure no. 000000000430070

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 320 142 A5 over Little Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 320 142 A5 over Little Cross Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 320 142 A5
CrossesLittle Cross Creek
Location4.5N 3.4W of Delia
RouteCounty Highway 320
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30367, -96.02267
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2018)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rs 320 142 A5 over Little Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 320 142 A5 over Little Cross 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 320 142 A5 over Little Cross Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 320 142 A5 over Little Cross Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 320 142 A5 over Little Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.