US Bridges

Local 254 X7 over Trib. to Straight Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 5.5S 1.0E of Whiting · Structure no. 000431005803680

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 254 X7 over Trib. to Straight Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 254 X7 over Trib. to Straight Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 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 254 X7
CrossesTrib. to Straight Creek
Location5.5S 1.0E of Whiting
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50603, -95.59238
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 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 traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 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 254 X7 over Trib. to Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 254 X7 over Trib. to Straight 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 Local 254 X7 over Trib. to Straight Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local 254 X7 over Trib. to Straight Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 254 X7 over Trib. to Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.