US Bridges

Martway over Rock Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 400 Ft. E. of Nall Ave. · Structure no. 519000460000016

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martway over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Martway over Rock Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long.

CarriesMartway
CrossesRock Creek
Location400 Ft. E. of Nall Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02154, -94.64814
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2007)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Martway over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martway over 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 Martway over Rock Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Martway over Rock Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns Martway over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.