US Bridges

Pheasant (rs 434) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.0E of Winifred · Structure no. 000000000580210

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pheasant (rs 434) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pheasant (rs 434) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPheasant (rs 434)
CrossesTrib. to Robidoux Creek
Location1.0E of Winifred
RouteCounty Highway 434
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76901, -96.46531
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2007)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pheasant (rs 434) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pheasant (rs 434) over Trib. to Robidoux 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pheasant (rs 434) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pheasant (rs 434) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pheasant (rs 434) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.