Bridge conditions in Jackson County, Kansas
246 inventoried bridges · 17 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Jackson County tracks close to typical: 17 of its 246 inventoried bridges (6.9%) are rated poor, against a national rate of about 7%.
- 17 of the 246 bridges in Jackson County, Kansas, are rated in poor condition (6.9%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 90 bridges (36.6%) are rated good and 139 (56.5%) fair.
- The median Jackson County bridge was built in 1983.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Irra Rs 719 K 228 over Banner Creek (built 1967), carrying about 227 vehicles a day.
Good 36.6% · Fair 56.5% · Poor 6.9% of 246 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irra Rs 719 K 228 over Banner Creek | 1967 | 227 | Poor |
| Irr Bia Rte 0906 over James Creek | 1995 | 200 | Poor |
| Rs 1265 W4 309 over Trib. to Delaware River | 1940 | 137 | Poor |
| Rs 1262 J4 256 over Trib. to Elk Creek | 1930 | 112 | Poor |
| Minor 94 01 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck. | 1927 | 65 | Poor |
| Irra Local R-324 over Mud Creek | 1930 | 45 | Poor |
| Ttp Rte 0977 over Trib. to Soldier Creek | 1935 | 35 | Poor |
| Local B-121 over Cross Creek | 1974 | 35 | Poor |
| Local 222 D6 over Trib. to Soldier Creek | 1986 | 35 | Poor |
| Local 246 J4 over Trib. to Elk Creek | 1950 | 35 | Poor |
| Local 142 Q7 over Little Elm Creek | 1970 | 30 | Poor |
| Minor 214 E2 over Trib. to Soldier Creek | 1983 | 25 | Poor |
| Local 262 I6 over Elk Creek | 1983 | 25 | Poor |
| Local W4-223 over Trib. to Nebo Lake | 1930 | 25 | Poor |
| Local 278 F7 over Trib. to Elk Creek | 1930 | 15 | Poor |
| Local 218 T7 over Trib. to Elk Creek | 1975 | 15 | Poor |
| Irra Local Q-113 over Spring Creek | 1950 | 5 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the 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 |
| US-75 Hwy NB over South Cedar Creek | 1996 | 4,206 | Good |
| US75 Hwy over Muddy Creek | 1952 | 3,810 | Fair |
| Irr Bia Rte 0906 over Big Elm Creek | 1995 | 2,000 | Good |
| K16 K116 Hwy over Banner Creek | 1979 | 1,830 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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