US Bridges

Old Mill Rd. over South Cottonwood River

Fair

Marion County, Kansas · 0.8S 0.9E of Canada · Structure no. 000570847005286

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill Rd. over South Cottonwood River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mill Rd. over South Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Mill Rd.
CrossesSouth Cottonwood River
Location0.8S 0.9E of Canada
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.339, -97.09567
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
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 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 Old Mill Rd. over South Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mill Rd. over South 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Mill Rd. over South Cottonwood River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Mill Rd. over South Cottonwood River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill Rd. over South Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.