US Bridges

Rs 1255 113 over Little Soldier Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 5.3W 0.4S of Elmont · Structure no. 000000000890470

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1255 113 over Little Soldier Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1255 113 over Little Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 1255 113
CrossesLittle Soldier Creek
Location5.3W 0.4S of Elmont
RouteCounty Highway 1255
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15857, -95.80056
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1255 113 over Little Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1255 113 over Little Soldier 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 1255 113 over Little Soldier Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1255 113 over Little Soldier Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1255 113 over Little Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.