US Bridges

Sunflower Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 0.1N 2.0E of Ramona · Structure no. 000000000570680

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunflower Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sunflower Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunflower Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Lyon Creek
Location0.1N 2.0E of Ramona
RouteCounty Highway 872
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59642, -97.02269
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
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 Sunflower Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunflower Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Sunflower Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sunflower Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sunflower Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.