US Bridges

Indigo Rd. over Antelope Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 5.9S of Hillsboro · Structure no. 000000000570180

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indigo Rd. over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indigo Rd. over Antelope Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndigo Rd.
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location5.9S of Hillsboro
RouteCounty Highway 422
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26247, -97.20603
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Indigo Rd. over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indigo Rd. over Antelope 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 Indigo Rd. over Antelope Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Indigo Rd. over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Indigo Rd. over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.