US Bridges

270 Rd. over Middle Creek

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 5.3E 2.0S of Lincolnville · Structure no. 000570871805120

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

270 Rd. over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 270 Rd. over Middle Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Carries270 Rd.
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location5.3E 2.0S of Lincolnville
RouteCounty Highway 5725
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4645, -96.86031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 270 Rd. over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 270 Rd. over Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 270 Rd. over Middle Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 270 Rd. over Middle Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 270 Rd. over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.