US Bridges

7th RD (6.0-G.5) over Horseshoe Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.0E of Herkimer · Structure no. 000580889003125

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th RD (6.0-G.5) over Horseshoe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 7th RD (6.0-G.5) over Horseshoe Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries7th RD (6.0-G.5)
CrossesHorseshoe Creek
Location1.0N 1.0E of Herkimer
RouteCounty Highway 5824
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90823, -96.69406
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2029 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th RD (6.0-G.5) over Horseshoe Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th RD (6.0-G.5) over Horseshoe 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 7th RD (6.0-G.5) over Horseshoe Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 7th RD (6.0-G.5) over Horseshoe Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 7th RD (6.0-G.5) over Horseshoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.