US Bridges

Sunflower Rd. over Catlin Creek

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 1.1N 5.0W of Florence · Structure no. 000000000570300

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunflower Rd. over Catlin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sunflower Rd. over Catlin Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2045. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSunflower Rd.
CrossesCatlin Creek
Location1.1N 5.0W of Florence
RouteCounty Highway 425
StateKansas
Coordinates38.2625, -97.02503
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 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 traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 Sunflower Rd. over Catlin Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunflower Rd. over Catlin 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sunflower Rd. over Catlin Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sunflower Rd. over Catlin Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sunflower Rd. over Catlin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.