US Bridges

Rs 1065 Pioneer over Trib. to Sharps Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 6.5N 5.9W of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000000000590890

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1065 Pioneer over Trib. to Sharps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1065 Pioneer over Trib. to Sharps Creek 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1065 Pioneer
CrossesTrib. to Sharps Creek
Location6.5N 5.9W of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 1065
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46393, -97.77492
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic360 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 1065 Pioneer over Trib. to Sharps Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1065 Pioneer over Trib. to Sharps 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1065 Pioneer over Trib. to Sharps Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1065 Pioneer over Trib. to Sharps Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1065 Pioneer over Trib. to Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.