US Bridges

Minor 6.9-N.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.0E of Uniontown · Structure no. 000061077905960

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 6.9-N.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor 6.9-N.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor 6.9-N.0
CrossesTrib. to Marmaton River
Location1.0E of Uniontown
RouteCounty Highway 616
StateKansas
Coordinates37.84887, -94.95167
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
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 Minor 6.9-N.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 6.9-N.0 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 Minor 6.9-N.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Minor 6.9-N.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 6.9-N.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.