US Bridges

Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Sharps Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5E 6.7N of Conway · Structure no. 000000000590900

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Sharps Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Sharps Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1065 8th. Ave
CrossesSharps Creek
Location0.5E 6.7N of Conway
RouteCounty Highway 1065
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46829, -97.77647
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 8th. Ave over Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Sharps 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Sharps Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Sharps Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.