US Bridges

Rs 447 5th. Ave. over South Sharps Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 10.5S of Marquette · Structure no. 00000000059B560

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 447 5th. Ave. over South Sharps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 447 5th. Ave. over South Sharps Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 447 5th. Ave.
CrossesSouth Sharps Creek
Location10.5S of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4044, -97.8322
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic450 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 447 5th. Ave. over South Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 447 5th. Ave. over South 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 447 5th. Ave. over South Sharps Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 447 5th. Ave. over South Sharps Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns Rs 447 5th. Ave. over South Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.