US Bridges

Nighthawk Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 1.3S 2.0E of Tampa · Structure no. 000570845005027

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nighthawk Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nighthawk Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNighthawk Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Mud Creek
Location1.3S 2.0E of Tampa
RouteCounty Highway 5709
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52678, -97.11431
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.