US Bridges

130 Rd. over Catlin Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 5.5S 1.1W of Marion · Structure no. 000570851905400

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 Rd. over Catlin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 130 Rd. over Catlin Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries130 Rd.
CrossesCatlin Creek
Location5.5S 1.1W of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26097, -97.04372
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 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 traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic27 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 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 130 Rd. over Catlin Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130 Rd. over Catlin 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 130 Rd. over Catlin Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 130 Rd. over Catlin Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 130 Rd. over Catlin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.