US Bridges

Local O-269 over Straight Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.0W 4.9N of Holton · Structure no. 000430987003641

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local O-269 over Straight Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local O-269 over Straight 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal O-269
CrossesStraight Creek
Location1.0W 4.9N of Holton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53395, -95.77615
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 O-269 over Straight Creek built?

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

What condition is Local O-269 over Straight 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 O-269 over Straight Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local O-269 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local O-269 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.