US Bridges

Edgerton RD over Martin Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.25N of Edgerton · Structure no. 000000000460430

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgerton RD over Martin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Edgerton RD over Martin Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgerton RD
CrossesMartin Creek
Location0.25N of Edgerton
RouteCounty Highway 348
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76967, -95.01923
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgerton RD over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgerton RD over Martin 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Edgerton RD over Martin Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Edgerton RD over Martin Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Edgerton RD over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.