US Bridges

Sunflower Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 2.2S 2.8W Lost Springs · Structure no. 000570855005025

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunflower Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sunflower Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunflower Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Mud Creek
Location2.2S 2.8W Lost Springs
RouteCounty Highway 5713
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52994, -97.02233
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
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 Sunflower Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.