US Bridges

Rs 1254 140 over Messhoss Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.5N 4.8E of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000000000890423

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1254 140 over Messhoss Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1254 140 over Messhoss Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1254 140
CrossesMesshoss Creek
Location1.5N 4.8E of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 1254
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12951, -95.76648
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic850 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Rs 1254 140 over Messhoss Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1254 140 over Messhoss 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1254 140 over Messhoss Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1254 140 over Messhoss Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1254 140 over Messhoss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.