US Bridges

Minor Z-218 over Trib to Nebo Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.5S of Larkinburg · Structure no. 000431009003766

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Z-218 over Trib to Nebo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Z-218 over Trib to Nebo Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMinor Z-218
CrossesTrib to Nebo Creek
Location1.5S of Larkinburg
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateKansas
Coordinates39.44116, -95.57033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Z-218 over Trib to Nebo Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Z-218 over Trib to Nebo 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 Minor Z-218 over Trib to Nebo Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor Z-218 over Trib to Nebo Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Z-218 over Trib to Nebo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.