US Bridges

8th Rd. Rs 436 over Game Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 4.5S 1.0W of Blue Rapids · Structure no. 000000000580260

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Rd. Rs 436 over Game Fork Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 8th Rd. Rs 436 over Game Fork Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 261 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries8th Rd. Rs 436
CrossesGame Fork Creek
Location4.5S 1.0W of Blue Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 436
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61744, -96.67582
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2007)
Projected traffic261 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Rd. Rs 436 over Game Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Rd. Rs 436 over Game Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 8th Rd. Rs 436 over Game Fork Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 8th Rd. Rs 436 over Game Fork Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Rd. Rs 436 over Game Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.