US Bridges

Pawnee Rd. over Spring Branch Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kansas · 2.5W 2.7S of Marion · Structure no. 000570849005327

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee Rd. over Spring Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pawnee Rd. over Spring Branch Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee Rd.
CrossesSpring Branch Creek
Location2.5W 2.7S of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 5711
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3095, -97.07717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Spring Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee Rd. over Spring Branch 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 January 2023.

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

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pawnee Rd. over Spring Branch Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee Rd. over Spring Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.