US Bridges

Local X-264 over Straight Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 2.0W 4.2N of Larkinburg · Structure no. 000431005003648

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local X-264 over Straight Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local X-264 over Straight Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal X-264
CrossesStraight Creek
Location2.0W 4.2N of Larkinburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5234, -95.60721
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 Local X-264 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local X-264 over Straight 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Local X-264 over Straight Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local X-264 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local X-264 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.