US Bridges

Rs 699 4th. Ave over Trib. to Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.0W 1.4N of Inman · Structure no. 000000000590740

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 699 4th. Ave over Trib. to Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 699 4th. Ave over Trib. to Wolf Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 699 4th. Ave
CrossesTrib. to Wolf Creek
Location4.0W 1.4N of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25219, -97.8481
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic600 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 699 4th. Ave over Trib. to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 699 4th. Ave over Trib. to Wolf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 699 4th. Ave over Trib. to Wolf Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 699 4th. Ave over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 699 4th. Ave over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.