US Bridges

260 Rd. over Trib. Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 6.0N 2.4W of Marion · Structure no. 000570849605140

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260 Rd. over Trib. Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 260 Rd. over Trib. Mud Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries260 Rd.
CrossesTrib. Mud Creek
Location6.0N 2.4W of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 5724
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44961, -97.06556
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic54 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 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 260 Rd. over Trib. Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 260 Rd. over Trib. Mud 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 260 Rd. over Trib. Mud Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 260 Rd. over Trib. Mud Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 260 Rd. over Trib. Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.