US Bridges

Local Y-293 over Trib. to Negro Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.0E 0.1S of Whiting · Structure no. 000431007003581

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Y-293 over Trib. to Negro Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Y-293 over Trib. to Negro Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Y-293
CrossesTrib. to Negro Creek
Location1.0E 0.1S of Whiting
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57918, -95.58312
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic30 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 Y-293 over Trib. to Negro Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Y-293 over Trib. to Negro 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 2025.

How much traffic does Local Y-293 over Trib. to Negro Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Y-293 over Trib. to Negro Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Y-293 over Trib. to Negro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.