US Bridges

Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Sharps Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 7.8S of Marquette · Structure no. 000000000590570

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Sharps Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Sharps Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 447 5th. Ave.
CrossesSharps Creek
Location7.8S of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44156, -97.83211
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic350 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rs 447 5th. Ave. over 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 Sharps Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.