Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Gilson Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Kansas · 3.0E of Lillis · Structure no. 000000000580520
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Gilson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Gilson Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Gilson Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Gilson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Gilson Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Gilson Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Gilson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.