US Bridges

Pheasant (rs 434) over Snipe Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.0E of Winifred · Structure no. 000000000580230

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pheasant (rs 434) over Snipe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pheasant (rs 434) over Snipe Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPheasant (rs 434)
CrossesSnipe Creek
Location3.0E of Winifred
RouteCounty Highway 434
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76936, -96.42759
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pheasant (rs 434) over Snipe Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pheasant (rs 434) over Snipe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pheasant (rs 434) over Snipe Creek carry?

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

How long is Pheasant (rs 434) over Snipe Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pheasant (rs 434) over Snipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.