US Bridges

290 Rd. over Middle Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 5.4E of Lincolnville · Structure no. 000000000570500

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290 Rd. over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 290 Rd. over Middle Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries290 Rd.
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location5.4E of Lincolnville
RouteCounty Highway 426
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49353, -96.85844
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic62 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 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 Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290 Rd. over Middle 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 Middle Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 290 Rd. over Middle Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 290 Rd. over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.