US Bridges

5th Rd. 4.4-X.0 over Fawn Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.5E of Waterville · Structure no. 000580885403460

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Rd. 4.4-X.0 over Fawn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Rd. 4.4-X.0 over Fawn Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries5th Rd. 4.4-X.0
CrossesFawn Creek
Location1.5S 1.5E of Waterville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66808, -96.72447
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2007)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 5th Rd. 4.4-X.0 over Fawn Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Rd. 4.4-X.0 over Fawn 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 5th Rd. 4.4-X.0 over Fawn Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 5th Rd. 4.4-X.0 over Fawn Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Rd. 4.4-X.0 over Fawn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.