US Bridges

Rs 1386 W 284 over Negro Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.0W of Whiting · Structure no. 000000000430430

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1386 W 284 over Negro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1386 W 284 over Negro Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1386 W 284
CrossesNegro Creek
Location2.0S 1.0W of Whiting
RouteCounty Highway 1386
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56126, -95.62611
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2018)
Projected traffic135 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 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 1386 W 284 over Negro Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1386 W 284 over Negro 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 1386 W 284 over Negro Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1386 W 284 over Negro Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1386 W 284 over Negro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.