US Bridges

Pawnee Rd. over Trib. Spring Branch

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 1.9S 2.0E of Canada · Structure no. 000570849005309

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee Rd. over Trib. Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pawnee Rd. over Trib. Spring Branch in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee Rd.
CrossesTrib. Spring Branch
Location1.9S 2.0E of Canada
RouteCounty Highway 5711
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31983, -97.07703
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic54 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 Pawnee Rd. over Trib. Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee Rd. over Trib. Spring Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Pawnee Rd. over Trib. Spring Branch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pawnee Rd. over Trib. Spring Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee Rd. over Trib. Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.