US Bridges

45th St. Rs 1191 over Trib. to Marmaton River

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.5W of Uniontown · Structure no. 000000000060310

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45th St. Rs 1191 over Trib. to Marmaton River is a concrete culvert carrying 45th St. Rs 1191 over Trib. to Marmaton River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries45th St. Rs 1191
CrossesTrib. to Marmaton River
Location2.0S 2.5W of Uniontown
RouteCounty Highway 1191
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81861, -95.02458
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45th St. Rs 1191 over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Marmaton River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2006 count).

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.