US Bridges

Local 222 D6 over Trib. to Soldier Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Kansas · 6.0S 0.2W of Soldier · Structure no. 000430965703760

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 222 D6 over Trib. to Soldier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 222 D6 over Trib. to Soldier Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 222 D6
CrossesTrib. to Soldier Creek
Location6.0S 0.2W of Soldier
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.44882, -95.96611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 Local 222 D6 over Trib. to Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 222 D6 over Trib. to Soldier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Local 222 D6 over Trib. to Soldier Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local 222 D6 over Trib. to Soldier Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local 222 D6 over Trib. to Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.