US Bridges

Rs 444 1st. Ave over Trib. to Sharps Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.8N of Windom · Structure no. 000000000590250

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 444 1st. Ave over Trib. to Sharps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 444 1st. Ave over Trib. to Sharps Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 444 1st. Ave
CrossesTrib. to Sharps Creek
Location4.8N of Windom
RouteCounty Highway 444
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45345, -97.90623
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 444 1st. Ave over Trib. to Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 444 1st. Ave over Trib. to Sharps 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 444 1st. Ave over Trib. to Sharps Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 444 1st. Ave over Trib. to Sharps Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 444 1st. Ave over Trib. to Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.