US Bridges

SW Seabrook over Martin Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 40M S. of SW12th & Seabro · Structure no. 527950890000F4A

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Seabrook over Martin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW Seabrook over Martin Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,351 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW Seabrook
CrossesMartin Creek
Location40M S. of SW12th & Seabro
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04501, -95.72694
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic6,351 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Seabrook over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Seabrook over Martin 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 SW Seabrook over Martin Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Seabrook over Martin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns SW Seabrook over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.