US Bridges

Rs 324 254 J2 over Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · W. Edge of Circleville · Structure no. 000000000430190

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 324 254 J2 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 324 254 J2 over Elk Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 276 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 324 254 J2
CrossesElk Creek
LocationW. Edge of Circleville
RouteCounty Highway 324
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50696, -95.87883
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2018)
Projected traffic276 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 324 254 J2 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 324 254 J2 over Elk 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 324 254 J2 over Elk Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 324 254 J2 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 324 254 J2 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.