Bridge conditions in Marion County, Kansas
323 inventoried bridges · 35 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 323 Marion County bridges in the federal inventory, 35 carry a poor rating. That 10.8% share is roughly 2x the national average.
- 35 of the 323 bridges in Marion County, Kansas, are rated in poor condition (10.8%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 125 bridges (38.7%) are rated good and 163 (50.5%) fair.
- The median Marion County bridge was built in 1952.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is 60 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek (built 1935), carrying about 275 vehicles a day.
Good 38.7% · Fair 50.5% · Poor 10.8% of 323 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek | 1935 | 275 | Poor |
| 200 Rd. over Mud Creek | 1900 | 50 | Poor |
| 320 Rd. over Trib. N. Cottonwood Riv. | 1965 | 45 | Poor |
| 280 Rd. over Trib. to N. Cottonwood | 1915 | 45 | Poor |
| Pawnee Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek | 1953 | 45 | Poor |
| 70 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek | 1931 | 45 | Poor |
| Xavier Rd. over Trib. to Spring Creek | 1940 | 45 | Poor |
| 190 Rd. over Martin Creek | 1910 | 45 | Poor |
| Clover Rd. over Bruno Creek | 1900 | 45 | Poor |
| Falcon Rd. over Trib. to French Creek | 1925 | 40 | Poor |
| 160 Rd. over Antelope Creek | 1920 | 40 | Poor |
| Remington Rd. over Catlin Creek | 1930 | 40 | Poor |
| 260 Rd. over Clear Creek | 1914 | 40 | Poor |
| 90 Rd. over Spring Creek | 1920 | 40 | Poor |
| Arrow Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek | 1920 | 40 | Poor |
| Chisolm Trail Rd. over Perry Creek | 1920 | 35 | Poor |
| Falcon Rd. over Silver Creek | 1915 | 35 | Poor |
| 360 Rd. over Trib. to E. Turkey Creek | 1930 | 35 | Poor |
| Mustang Rd. over Mud Creek | 1915 | 35 | Poor |
| 350 Rd. over East Turkey Creek | 1950 | 35 | Poor |
| 260 Rd. over Trib. to N. Cottonwood | 1962 | 30 | Poor |
| 170 Rd. over Bruno Creek | 1914 | 30 | Poor |
| Eagle Rd. over South Cottonwood River | 1920 | 25 | Poor |
| 160 Rd. over South Cottonwood River | 1920 | 25 | Poor |
| Wagonwheel Rd. over Clear Creek | 1887 | 25 | Poor |
| Xavier Rd. over East Branch Clear Creek | 1915 | 25 | Poor |
| 190 Rd. over South Cottonwood River | 1915 | 20 | Poor |
| 230 Rd. over French Creek | 1940 | 20 | Poor |
| 170 Rd. over South Cottonwood River | 1920 | 20 | Poor |
| Goldenrod Rd. over Silver Creek | 1930 | 20 | Poor |
| 340 Rd. over Trib Mid Br. Turkey Crk. | 1930 | 20 | Poor |
| 340 Rd. over Trib. Mid.br. Turkey Ck. | 1910 | 20 | Poor |
| 320 Rd. over Clear Creek | 1930 | 20 | Poor |
| Eagle Rd. over Trib. to French Creek | 1915 | 10 | Poor |
| Xavier Rd. over Martin Creek | 1930 | 10 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-50 Hwy over Spring Creek | 1994 | 5,402 | Good |
| US-50 Hwy over Doyle Creek Drainage | 1994 | 5,097 | Good |
| US-50 Hwy over Doyle Creek Drainage | 1998 | 5,097 | Good |
| US-50 Hwy over Doyle Creek Drainage | 1998 | 5,097 | Good |
| US-50 Hwy over Doyle Creek Drainage | 1998 | 5,097 | Good |
| US-50 Hwy over Union Pacific RR. | 1994 | 4,812 | Good |
| US-50 Hwy over Walnut St. | 1994 | 4,812 | Good |
| US-50 Hwy over Doyle Creek Drainage | 1998 | 4,617 | Good |
| US-50 Hwy over Doyle Creek Trib. | 1998 | 4,617 | Good |
| US-50 Hwy over Doyle Creek Drainage | 1998 | 4,617 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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