US Bridges

SW Huntoon over Martin Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 642.48M E. of SW Huntoon · Structure no. 427950895350F3B

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,050
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Huntoon over Martin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW Huntoon over Martin Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,565 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Huntoon
CrossesMartin Creek
Location642.48M E. of SW Huntoon
RouteCity Street 5350
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04386, -95.73518
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,050 (2017)
Projected traffic14,565 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SW Huntoon over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Huntoon over Martin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW Huntoon over Martin Creek carry?

About 10,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Huntoon over Martin Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SW Huntoon over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.