US Bridges

Local N-304 over Trib. to Spring Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.8S of Wetmore · Structure no. 000430985003547

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local N-304 over Trib. to Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local N-304 over Trib. to Spring Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal N-304
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location1.0E 1.8S of Wetmore
RouteCounty Highway 265
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59794, -95.78923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 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 N-304 over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local N-304 over Trib. to Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Local N-304 over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local N-304 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local N-304 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.