US Bridges

290 Rd. over Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 1.5N 4.1W of Pilsen · Structure no. 000000000570450

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290 Rd. over Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying 290 Rd. over Mud Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries290 Rd.
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.5N 4.1W of Pilsen
RouteCounty Highway 426
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49314, -97.11744
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic325 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 290 Rd. over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290 Rd. over Mud 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 290 Rd. over Mud Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 290 Rd. over Mud Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 290 Rd. over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.