US Bridges

Xavier Rd. over Trib. to Spring Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 3.4S of Florence · Structure no. 000570865005489

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Xavier Rd. over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Xavier Rd. over Trib. to Spring 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesXavier Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location3.4S of Florence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18853, -96.93194
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic56 by 2045
Trucks3%
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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Xavier Rd. over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Xavier Rd. over Trib. to Spring 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 February 2025.

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

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Xavier Rd. over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Xavier Rd. over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.