Nighthawk Rd. over Mud Creek
GoodPosted for loadMarion County, Kansas · 6.0E of Durham · Structure no. 000000000570580
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nighthawk Rd. over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nighthawk Rd. over Mud Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nighthawk Rd. over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nighthawk Rd. over Mud 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Nighthawk Rd. over Mud Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nighthawk Rd. over Mud Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nighthawk Rd. over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.