US Bridges

Rs 1265 W4 309 over Trib. to Delaware River

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.0N of Whiting · Structure no. 000000000430360

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1265 W4 309 over Trib. to Delaware River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1265 W4 309 over Trib. to Delaware River in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1265 W4 309
CrossesTrib. to Delaware River
Location1.0N of Whiting
RouteCounty Highway 1265
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60721, -95.61111
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2018)
Projected traffic137 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1265 W4 309 over Trib. to Delaware River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1265 W4 309 over Trib. to Delaware River 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 1265 W4 309 over Trib. to Delaware River carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1265 W4 309 over Trib. to Delaware River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1265 W4 309 over Trib. to Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.