US Bridges

210 Rd. over Trib S. Cottonwood Riv.

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 1.7W of Lehigh · Structure no. 000570819905240

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210 Rd. over Trib S. Cottonwood Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying 210 Rd. over Trib S. Cottonwood Riv. 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries210 Rd.
CrossesTrib S. Cottonwood Riv.
Location1.7W of Lehigh
RouteCounty Highway 5716
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37714, -97.33783
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
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 210 Rd. over Trib S. Cottonwood Riv. built?

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

What condition is 210 Rd. over Trib S. Cottonwood Riv. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 210 Rd. over Trib S. Cottonwood Riv. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 210 Rd. over Trib S. Cottonwood Riv.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 210 Rd. over Trib S. Cottonwood Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.