US Bridges

Minor Q-203 over Bills Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 3.4S of Holton · Structure no. 000430991003804

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Q-203 over Bills Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Q-203 over Bills Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMinor Q-203
CrossesBills Creek
Location3.4S of Holton
RouteCounty Highway 4307
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41441, -95.73858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic185 by 2044
Trucks5%
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-203 over Bills Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Q-203 over Bills 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-203 over Bills Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minor Q-203 over Bills Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Q-203 over Bills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.