US Bridges

300 RD F.8-3.0 over Martin Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 2.2W of Colony · Structure no. 000021027805660

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

About this bridge

300 RD F.8-3.0 over Martin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 300 RD F.8-3.0 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries300 RD F.8-3.0
CrossesMartin Creek
Location2.2W of Colony
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06762, -95.41241
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 300 RD F.8-3.0 over Martin Creek built?

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

What condition is 300 RD F.8-3.0 over Martin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 300 RD F.8-3.0 over Martin Creek carry?

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

How long is 300 RD F.8-3.0 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 300 RD F.8-3.0 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.