US Bridges

Minor 238 S9 over Trib. to Elk Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.4E of Holton · Structure no. 000430995803720

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 238 S9 over Trib. to Elk Creek is a steel culvert carrying Minor 238 S9 over Trib. to Elk Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 238 S9
CrossesTrib. to Elk Creek
Location1.0N 3.4E of Holton
RouteCounty Highway 4316
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.47777, -95.6828
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic70 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 Minor 238 S9 over Trib. to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 238 S9 over Trib. to Elk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 238 S9 over Trib. to Elk Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor 238 S9 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 238 S9 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.