US Bridges

Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Gee Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.6S of Marquette · Structure no. 000000000590580

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Gee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Gee Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 447 5th. Ave.
CrossesGee Creek
Location2.6S of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51784, -97.83178
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 Gee Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Gee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Gee Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.