US Bridges

Rs 1825 Q4 275 over Straight Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 4.7N of Holton · Structure no. 000000000430490

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
453
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1825 Q4 275 over Straight Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1825 Q4 275 over Straight Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 100 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 453 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1825 Q4 275
CrossesStraight Creek
Location4.7N of Holton
RouteCounty Highway 1825
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5447, -95.72945
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2018)
Projected traffic453 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1825 Q4 275 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Rs 1825 Q4 275 over Straight 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 1825 Q4 275 over Straight Creek carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1825 Q4 275 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1825 Q4 275 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.