Rs 1386 W 284 over Negro Creek
Jackson County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rs 1386 W 284 over Negro Creek in Jackson County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 133 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 139 of the 246 inventoried bridges in Jackson County rated fair (56.5%); 17 (6.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 31 ft |
| Location | 2.0S 1.0W of Whiting |
| NBI structure number | 000000000430430 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jackson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-75 Hwy over Banner Creek | 1996 | 8,411 | Good |
| US-75 Hwy over Elk Creek | 1993 | 7,499 | Good |
| US75 Hwy over Spring Creek | 1986 | 6,206 | Good |
| US-75 Hwy over Straight Creek | 1993 | 6,206 | Good |
| US-75 Hwy SB over South Cedar Creek | 1996 | 4,206 | Fair |
| Irr Indian -75 Hwy over Bills Creek | 1996 | 4,206 | Good |
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