US Bridges

2nd RD (rs 430) over Horseshoe Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.8N of Bremen · Structure no. 000000000580050

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd RD (rs 430) over Horseshoe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd RD (rs 430) over Horseshoe Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2nd RD (rs 430)
CrossesHorseshoe Creek
Location3.8N of Bremen
RouteCounty Highway 430
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.9549, -96.78769
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2007)
Projected traffic84 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd RD (rs 430) over Horseshoe Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd RD (rs 430) over Horseshoe 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd RD (rs 430) over Horseshoe Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 2nd RD (rs 430) over Horseshoe Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd RD (rs 430) over Horseshoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.