Local 142 Q7 over Little Elm Creek
PoorJackson County, Kansas · 2.0S of Mayetta · Structure no. 000430991903960
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 142 Q7 over Little Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 142 Q7 over Little Elm Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local 142 Q7 over Little Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 142 Q7 over Little Elm Creek 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 2025.
How much traffic does Local 142 Q7 over Little Elm Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Local 142 Q7 over Little Elm Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local 142 Q7 over Little Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.