US Bridges

Local 25.1-A.0 over Trib. to Pole Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.1E of Summerfield · Structure no. 000580927103000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 25.1-A.0 over Trib. to Pole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 25.1-A.0 over Trib. to Pole Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 25.1-A.0
CrossesTrib. to Pole Creek
Location1.1E of Summerfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates40.001, -96.33
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 25.1-A.0 over Trib. to Pole Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 25.1-A.0 over Trib. to Pole 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local 25.1-A.0 over Trib. to Pole Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local 25.1-A.0 over Trib. to Pole Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Local 25.1-A.0 over Trib. to Pole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.