US Bridges

N.8-9.5 Marshal RD over Spring Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 2.0N of Rogers · Structure no. 000100933806885

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.8-9.5 Marshal RD over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying N.8-9.5 Marshal RD over Spring 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN.8-9.5 Marshal RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0N of Rogers
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17831, -96.27653
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N.8-9.5 Marshal RD over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is N.8-9.5 Marshal RD over Spring Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N.8-9.5 Marshal RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N.8-9.5 Marshal RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns N.8-9.5 Marshal RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.