US Bridges

Yarrow Rd. over Trib. to Martin Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 0.8S 6.0E of Marion · Structure no. 000000000570850

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yarrow Rd. over Trib. to Martin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Yarrow Rd. over Trib. to Martin Creek in Marion 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYarrow Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Martin Creek
Location0.8S 6.0E of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 1410
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3375, -96.91139
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 Yarrow Rd. over Trib. to Martin Creek built?

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

What condition is Yarrow Rd. over Trib. to Martin 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 February 2025.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yarrow Rd. over Trib. to Martin Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Yarrow Rd. over Trib. to Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.