US Bridges

200 Rd. over Mud Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 0.6N of Marion · Structure no. 000570855005249

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200 Rd. over Mud Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying 200 Rd. over Mud Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries200 Rd.
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.6N of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.364, -97.02186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$460,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200 Rd. over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200 Rd. over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does 200 Rd. over Mud Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 200 Rd. over Mud Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 200 Rd. over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.