US Bridges

Rs 1262 J4 256 over Trib. to Elk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · N. Edge of Circleville · Structure no. 000000000430340

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1262 J4 256 over Trib. to Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 1262 J4 256 over Trib. to Elk Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 1262 J4 256
CrossesTrib. to Elk Creek
LocationN. Edge of Circleville
RouteCounty Highway 1262
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51093, -95.85861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2018)
Projected traffic112 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1262 J4 256 over Trib. to Elk Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1262 J4 256 over Trib. to Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1262 J4 256 over Trib. to Elk Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1262 J4 256 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1262 J4 256 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.