Rs 2043 over Sand Creek
FairMcPherson County, Kansas · 3.0NW of Moundridge · Structure no. 000000000591060
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1946
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 2043 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2043 over Sand Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 93 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 2043 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.
What condition is Rs 2043 over Sand 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Rs 2043 over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rs 2043 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Rs 2043 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.