US Bridges

Rs 450 13th. Ave over Dry Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5W 1.6N of Lindsburg · Structure no. 000000000590650

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 450 13th. Ave over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 450 13th. Ave over Dry Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 450 13th. Ave
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.5W 1.6N of Lindsburg
RouteCounty Highway 450
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5984, -97.68546
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 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 450 13th. Ave over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 450 13th. Ave over Dry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 450 13th. Ave over Dry Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 450 13th. Ave over Dry Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 450 13th. Ave over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.