US Bridges

Local D4 248 over Trib. to Soldier Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 2.7S 0.5W of Soldier · Structure no. 000430965503687

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local D4 248 over Trib. to Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local D4 248 over Trib. to Soldier Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal D4 248
CrossesTrib. to Soldier Creek
Location2.7S 0.5W of Soldier
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49746, -95.97074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 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 Local D4 248 over Trib. to Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local D4 248 over Trib. to Soldier 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 Local D4 248 over Trib. to Soldier Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local D4 248 over Trib. to Soldier Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Local D4 248 over Trib. to Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.