US Bridges

Florida F.0-1.2 over Martin Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.7S of Colony · Structure no. 000021027005687

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florida F.0-1.2 over Martin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Florida F.0-1.2 over Martin Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFlorida F.0-1.2
CrossesMartin Creek
Location3.0W 1.7S of Colony
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0423, -95.42672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florida F.0-1.2 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florida F.0-1.2 over Martin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Florida F.0-1.2 over Martin Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Florida F.0-1.2 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Florida F.0-1.2 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.