US Bridges

US56 HWY over Haun Creek

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 1.64 MI E K149 · Structure no. 999905600640441

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Haun Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over Haun Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 985 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesHaun Creek
Location1.64 MI E K149
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.6525, -96.71444
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2023)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US56 HWY over Haun Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 HWY over Haun Creek 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 US56 HWY over Haun Creek carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Haun Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Haun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.