US Bridges

Goldenrod Rd. over North Cottonwood River

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.6W of Durham · Structure no. 000570831005069

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldenrod Rd. over North Cottonwood River is a concrete tee beam carrying Goldenrod Rd. over North Cottonwood River 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGoldenrod Rd.
CrossesNorth Cottonwood River
Location0.5N 0.6W of Durham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49492, -97.24311
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic48 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 Goldenrod Rd. over North Cottonwood River built?

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

What condition is Goldenrod Rd. over North Cottonwood River 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 Goldenrod Rd. over North Cottonwood River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goldenrod Rd. over North Cottonwood River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Goldenrod Rd. over North Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.