US Bridges

Minor Q-225 over Trib. to Elk Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 0.6S of Holton · Structure no. 000430991003746

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Q-225 over Trib. to Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Q-225 over Trib. to Elk Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMinor Q-225
CrossesTrib. to Elk Creek
Location0.6S of Holton
RouteCounty Highway 4307
StateKansas
Coordinates39.455, -95.73851
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Q-225 over Trib. to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Q-225 over Trib. to Elk 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 Minor Q-225 over Trib. to Elk Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor Q-225 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Q-225 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.