US Bridges

Navajo Rd(rs 1229) over Snipe Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 4.5S of Beattie · Structure no. 000000000580540

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Navajo Rd(rs 1229) over Snipe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Navajo Rd(rs 1229) over Snipe Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNavajo Rd(rs 1229)
CrossesSnipe Creek
Location4.5S of Beattie
RouteCounty Highway 1229
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79846, -96.41605
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2007)
Projected traffic147 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Navajo Rd(rs 1229) over Snipe Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Navajo Rd(rs 1229) 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 Navajo Rd(rs 1229) over Snipe Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Navajo Rd(rs 1229) over Snipe Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Navajo Rd(rs 1229) over Snipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.