US Bridges

Local 19.2-Q.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.5S 1.9W of Fort Scott · Structure no. 000061103206020

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 19.2-Q.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 19.2-Q.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 19.2-Q.0
CrossesTrib. to Marmaton River
Location2.5S 1.9W of Fort Scott
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80509, -94.73858
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$465,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 19.2-Q.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 19.2-Q.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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Local 19.2-Q.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 19.2-Q.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local 19.2-Q.0 over Trib. to Marmaton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.