US Bridges

ARROWHEAD(23.6-B.0 over Robidoux Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.5W of Summerfield · Structure no. 000580923603020

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ARROWHEAD(23.6-B.0 over Robidoux Creek is a concrete culvert carrying ARROWHEAD(23.6-B.0 over Robidoux Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesARROWHEAD(23.6-B.0
CrossesRobidoux Creek
Location1.0S 0.5W of Summerfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98692, -96.35901
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ARROWHEAD(23.6-B.0 over Robidoux Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is ARROWHEAD(23.6-B.0 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does ARROWHEAD(23.6-B.0 over Robidoux Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is ARROWHEAD(23.6-B.0 over Robidoux Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns ARROWHEAD(23.6-B.0 over Robidoux Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.