US Bridges

Minor 94 01 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 2.0S 3.8W of Hoyt · Structure no. 000430987204080

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 94 01 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck. is a concrete slab carrying Minor 94 01 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck. in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 4 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMinor 94 01
CrossesTrib. Little Soldier Ck.
Location2.0S 3.8W of Hoyt
RouteCounty Highway 8905
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21656, -95.77392
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic65 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 94 01 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck. built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 94 01 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 94 01 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck. carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor 94 01 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 94 01 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.