US Bridges

Local 174 C4 over Little Cross Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 8.5N 1.5W of Delia · Structure no. 000430963503880

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 174 C4 over Little Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 174 C4 over Little Cross Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 174 C4
CrossesLittle Cross Creek
Location8.5N 1.5W of Delia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36155, -95.98933
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic15 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 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 Local 174 C4 over Little Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 174 C4 over Little Cross 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 Local 174 C4 over Little Cross Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local 174 C4 over Little Cross Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 174 C4 over Little Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.