US Bridges

45th St. Rs 1191 over Marmaton River

Poor

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.6S 2.5W of Uniontown · Structure no. 000000000060309

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45th St. Rs 1191 over Marmaton River is a concrete arch - deck carrying 45th St. Rs 1191 over Marmaton River in Bourbon 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries45th St. Rs 1191
CrossesMarmaton River
Location2.6S 2.5W of Uniontown
RouteCounty Highway 1191
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80833, -95.02483
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2006)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45th St. Rs 1191 over Marmaton River built?

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

What condition is 45th St. Rs 1191 over Marmaton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 45th St. Rs 1191 over Marmaton River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 45th St. Rs 1191 over Marmaton River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 45th St. Rs 1191 over Marmaton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.