US Bridges

Local Rd. Y.5-2.5 over Marsh Creek

GoodPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 2.5S 2.5W of Kackley · Structure no. 000790759503465

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. Y.5-2.5 over Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. Y.5-2.5 over Marsh Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. Y.5-2.5
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location2.5S 2.5W of Kackley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66129, -97.90276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$460,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. Y.5-2.5 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. Y.5-2.5 over Marsh 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. Y.5-2.5 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. Y.5-2.5 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. Y.5-2.5 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.