US Bridges

Harvest (20.1-I.0) over Robidoux Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.4W of Beattie · Structure no. 000580917103160

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvest (20.1-I.0) over Robidoux Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Harvest (20.1-I.0) over Robidoux Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvest (20.1-I.0)
CrossesRobidoux Creek
Location1.5N 0.4W of Beattie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88502, -96.42421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvest (20.1-I.0) over Robidoux Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvest (20.1-I.0) over Robidoux Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Harvest (20.1-I.0) over Robidoux Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Harvest (20.1-I.0) over Robidoux Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harvest (20.1-I.0) over Robidoux Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.