US Bridges

Local I-264 over Trib. to Elk Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 4.0E 0.8S of Soldier · Structure no. 000430975003648

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local I-264 over Trib. to Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local I-264 over Trib. to Elk Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal I-264
CrossesTrib. to Elk Creek
Location4.0E 0.8S of Soldier
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52333, -95.88672
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 Local I-264 over Trib. to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local I-264 over Trib. to Elk 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 Local I-264 over Trib. to Elk Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local I-264 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local I-264 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.