US Bridges

SW Munson over Martin Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 142.65M E of Munson & Wat · Structure no. 527950890000F5A

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Munson over Martin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW Munson over Martin Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSW Munson
CrossesMartin Creek
Location142.65M E of Munson & Wat
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04766, -95.71581
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2019)
Projected traffic442 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Munson over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Munson 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 Munson over Martin Creek carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Munson over Martin Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SW Munson over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.