US Bridges

Minor 214 F1 over Soldier Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 7.0S 1.1E of Soldier · Structure no. 000430969103780

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 214 F1 over Soldier Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Minor 214 F1 over Soldier Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 214 F1
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location7.0S 1.1E of Soldier
RouteCounty Highway 4312
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4343, -95.9425
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 214 F1 over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 214 F1 over Soldier 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 214 F1 over Soldier Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor 214 F1 over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 214 F1 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.