US Bridges

TUMBLEWEED(RS1235) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.0W of Frankfort · Structure no. 000000000580660

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TUMBLEWEED(RS1235) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TUMBLEWEED(RS1235) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTUMBLEWEED(RS1235)
CrossesTrib. to Robidoux Creek
Location0.5N 2.0W of Frankfort
RouteCounty Highway 1235
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71118, -96.45727
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 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 traffic190 (2007)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 TUMBLEWEED(RS1235) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TUMBLEWEED(RS1235) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does TUMBLEWEED(RS1235) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TUMBLEWEED(RS1235) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TUMBLEWEED(RS1235) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.