US Bridges

Local 16.4-S.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 4.5S 4.6W of Fort Scott · Structure no. 000061097406060

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 16.4-S.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 16.4-S.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 16.4-S.0
CrossesTrib. to Marmaton River
Location4.5S 4.6W of Fort Scott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7761, -94.78981
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 16.4-S.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 16.4-S.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River 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 Local 16.4-S.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 16.4-S.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local 16.4-S.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.