US Bridges

2nd Avenue over Trib to Little Arkansas

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 6.0W & 1.2S of Inman · Structure no. 000590761005462

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Avenue over Trib to Little Arkansas is a concrete culvert carrying 2nd Avenue over Trib to Little Arkansas in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries2nd Avenue
CrossesTrib to Little Arkansas
Location6.0W & 1.2S of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21361, -97.88545
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2nd Avenue over Trib to Little Arkansas built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Avenue over Trib to Little Arkansas 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd Avenue over Trib to Little Arkansas carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Avenue over Trib to Little Arkansas?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 2nd Avenue over Trib to Little Arkansas?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.