US Bridges

Rs 324 254 K1 over Trib. to Elk Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 0.5E of Circleville · Structure no. 00000000043B200

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 324 254 K1 over Trib. to Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 324 254 K1 over Trib. to Elk Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 324 254 K1
CrossesTrib. to Elk Creek
Location0.5E of Circleville
RouteCounty Highway 324
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50689, -95.84611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic275 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 324 254 K1 over Trib. to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 324 254 K1 over Trib. to Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 324 254 K1 over Trib. to Elk Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 324 254 K1 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 324 254 K1 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.