US Bridges

Minor M-245 over Elk Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.1S of Circleville · Structure no. 000430983003701

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor M-245 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor M-245 over Elk Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor M-245
CrossesElk Creek
Location2.0E 1.1S of Circleville
RouteCounty Highway 4301
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4918, -95.81167
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic45 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 M-245 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor M-245 over 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 Minor M-245 over Elk Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor M-245 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor M-245 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.