US Bridges

Yarrow Rd. over Martin Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 2.8N 1.2E of Florence · Structure no. 000000000570840

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yarrow Rd. over Martin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Yarrow Rd. over Martin Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYarrow Rd.
CrossesMartin Creek
Location2.8N 1.2E of Florence
RouteCounty Highway 1410
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28694, -96.91144
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yarrow Rd. over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yarrow Rd. over Martin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Yarrow Rd. over Martin Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Yarrow Rd. over Martin Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Yarrow Rd. over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.