US Bridges

Rs 2043 over Crooked Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.6WNW of Moundridge · Structure no. 000000000591040

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2043 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2043 over Crooked 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2043
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.6WNW of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 2043
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20544, -97.5285
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2043 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2043 over Crooked 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 2043 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2043 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2043 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.