US Bridges

Minor 214 E2 over Trib. to Soldier Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Kansas · 7.0S of Soldier · Structure no. 000430967303780

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 214 E2 over Trib. to Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 214 E2 over Trib. to Soldier 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMinor 214 E2
CrossesTrib. to Soldier Creek
Location7.0S of Soldier
RouteCounty Highway 4312
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43433, -95.95469
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 214 E2 over Trib. to Soldier Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor 214 E2 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 2025.

How much traffic does Minor 214 E2 over Trib. to Soldier Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor 214 E2 over Trib. to Soldier Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 214 E2 over Trib. to Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.