US Bridges

Nighthawk Rd. over Trib. to Catlin Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 4.8N 0.5W of Peabody · Structure no. 000000000570540

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nighthawk Rd. over Trib. to Catlin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nighthawk Rd. over Trib. to Catlin Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNighthawk Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Catlin Creek
Location4.8N 0.5W of Peabody
RouteCounty Highway 428
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24375, -97.11533
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 inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nighthawk Rd. over Trib. to Catlin Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nighthawk Rd. over Trib. to 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 Nighthawk Rd. over Trib. to Catlin Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nighthawk Rd. over Trib. to Catlin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nighthawk Rd. over Trib. to Catlin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.