Local 246 J4 over Trib. to Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Kansas · 1.0S of Circleville · Structure no. 000430977503700
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 246 J4 over Trib. to Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 246 J4 over Trib. to Elk Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local 246 J4 over Trib. to Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 246 J4 over Trib. to Elk 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 Local 246 J4 over Trib. to Elk Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Local 246 J4 over Trib. to Elk Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local 246 J4 over Trib. to Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.