US Bridges

360 Rd. over Cress Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 2.2E of Ramona · Structure no. 000000000570870

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

360 Rd. over Cress Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 360 Rd. over Cress Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries360 Rd.
CrossesCress Creek
Location2.2E of Ramona
RouteCounty Highway 1827
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59492, -97.02164
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 360 Rd. over Cress Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 360 Rd. over Cress 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 360 Rd. over Cress Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 360 Rd. over Cress Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 360 Rd. over Cress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.