US Bridges

155th St. Rs 1194 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · At Marmaton · Structure no. 000000000060370

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

155th St. Rs 1194 over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying 155th St. Rs 1194 over Cedar Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries155th St. Rs 1194
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationAt Marmaton
RouteCounty Highway 1194
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83383, -94.82334
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2006)
Projected traffic95 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 155th St. Rs 1194 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 155th St. Rs 1194 over Cedar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 155th St. Rs 1194 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 155th St. Rs 1194 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 155th St. Rs 1194 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.