US Bridges

190 Rd. over Martin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 4.4E of Marion · Structure no. 000570865405280

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190 Rd. over Martin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190 Rd. over Martin Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 115 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, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries190 Rd.
CrossesMartin Creek
Location4.4E of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34839, -96.92186
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5.5 US tons
Inventory rating3.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190 Rd. over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is 190 Rd. over Martin 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 190 Rd. over Martin Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 190 Rd. over Martin Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 190 Rd. over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.