US Bridges

Rs 1565 Marshal RD over Pool Creek

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 3.0N 6.5W of Sedan · Structure no. 000000000100410

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1565 Marshal RD over Pool Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 1565 Marshal RD over Pool Creek in Chautauqua 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1565 Marshal RD
CrossesPool Creek
Location3.0N 6.5W of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 1565
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17108, -96.30493
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1565 Marshal RD over Pool Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1565 Marshal RD over Pool 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1565 Marshal RD over Pool Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1565 Marshal RD over Pool Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1565 Marshal RD over Pool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.