US Bridges

Minor 174 C7 over Trib. Little Cross Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 8.5N 1.2W of Delia · Structure no. 000430963803880

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 174 C7 over Trib. Little Cross Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 174 C7 over Trib. Little Cross Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 174 C7
CrossesTrib. Little Cross Creek
Location8.5N 1.2W of Delia
RouteCounty Highway 4308
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36147, -95.98306
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 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 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 Minor 174 C7 over Trib. Little Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 174 C7 over Trib. 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 Minor 174 C7 over Trib. Little Cross Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor 174 C7 over Trib. Little Cross Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Minor 174 C7 over Trib. Little Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.