US Bridges

Zenith RD.14.3-Z.6 over Corndodger Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.5S 6.0E Blue Rapids · Structure no. 000580905303506

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zenith RD.14.3-Z.6 over Corndodger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Zenith RD.14.3-Z.6 over Corndodger Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesZenith RD.14.3-Z.6
CrossesCorndodger Creek
Location3.5S 6.0E Blue Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 5804
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62971, -96.53394
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 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 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 Zenith RD.14.3-Z.6 over Corndodger Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zenith RD.14.3-Z.6 over Corndodger 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 Zenith RD.14.3-Z.6 over Corndodger Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Zenith RD.14.3-Z.6 over Corndodger Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Zenith RD.14.3-Z.6 over Corndodger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.