US Bridges

19th TER(18.5-U.1) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.0W of Frankfort · Structure no. 000580913503401

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th TER(18.5-U.1) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th TER(18.5-U.1) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 80 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 5 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries19th TER(18.5-U.1)
CrossesTrib. to Robidoux Creek
Location0.5N 2.0W of Frankfort
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.70981, -96.45476
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th TER(18.5-U.1) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is 19th TER(18.5-U.1) over Trib. to Robidoux 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 19th TER(18.5-U.1) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 19th TER(18.5-U.1) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 19th TER(18.5-U.1) over Trib. to Robidoux Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.