US Bridges

Vista Rd. over Trib. to May Branch Crk.

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 4.2W 0.7N of Burns · Structure no. 000570861005623

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Rd. over Trib. to May Branch Crk. is a concrete culvert carrying Vista Rd. over Trib. to May Branch Crk. in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVista Rd.
CrossesTrib. to May Branch Crk.
Location4.2W 0.7N of Burns
RouteCounty Highway 5721
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09531, -96.96881
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic48 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 Vista Rd. over Trib. to May Branch Crk. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vista Rd. over Trib. to May Branch Crk. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Vista Rd. over Trib. to May Branch Crk. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vista Rd. over Trib. to May Branch Crk.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vista Rd. over Trib. to May Branch Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.