US Bridges

Xavier Rd. over Trib. Martin Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 4.0E 0.4N of Marion · Structure no. 000570865005266

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Xavier Rd. over Trib. Martin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Xavier Rd. over Trib. Martin Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesXavier Rd.
CrossesTrib. Martin Creek
Location4.0E 0.4N of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35447, -96.92983
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 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 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 Xavier Rd. over Trib. Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Xavier Rd. over Trib. Martin 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Xavier Rd. over Trib. Martin Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Xavier Rd. over Trib. Martin Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Xavier Rd. over Trib. Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.