US Bridges

SE Munson Hill RD over Branch of Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.0N of Latham · Structure no. 000080891006380

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Munson Hill RD over Branch of Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE Munson Hill RD over Branch of Rock Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE Munson Hill RD
CrossesBranch of Rock Creek
Location3.0W 1.0N of Latham
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54892, -96.69742
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Munson Hill RD over Branch of Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Munson Hill RD over Branch of Rock 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SE Munson Hill RD over Branch of Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Munson Hill RD over Branch of Rock Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SE Munson Hill RD over Branch of Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.