US Bridges

K150 HWY over Martin Creek Drainage

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 1.87 MI E US56 · Structure no. 999915000570371

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K150 HWY over Martin Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K150 HWY over Martin Creek Drainage in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK150 HWY
CrossesMartin Creek Drainage
Location1.87 MI E US56
RouteState Highway 150
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36278, -96.93222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2023)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2044
Trucks57%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K150 HWY over Martin Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is K150 HWY over Martin Creek Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K150 HWY over Martin Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.

How long is K150 HWY over Martin Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns K150 HWY over Martin Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.