US Bridges

Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 11.4S of Marquette · Structure no. 000000000590550

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 447 5th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. S. Sharps Creek
Location11.4S of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39109, -97.83206
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 447 5th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.