US Bridges

Rs 447 Wheatridge over Trib. Smoky Hill River

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.7N 1.5W of Marquette · Structure no. 000000000590610

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 447 Wheatridge over Trib. Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 447 Wheatridge over Trib. Smoky Hill River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 447 Wheatridge
CrossesTrib. Smoky Hill River
Location2.7N 1.5W of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 447
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59494, -97.86048
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wheatridge over Trib. Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 447 Wheatridge over Trib. Smoky Hill River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 447 Wheatridge over Trib. Smoky Hill River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 447 Wheatridge over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 447 Wheatridge over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.