Rs 2043 over Black Kettle Creek
GoodMcPherson County, Kansas · 0.8SE of Moundridge · Structure no. 000000000591030
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 2043 over Black Kettle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2043 over Black Kettle Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 2043 over Black Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 2043 over Black Kettle 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Rs 2043 over Black Kettle Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rs 2043 over Black Kettle Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 2043 over Black Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.