US Bridges

Chisholm Rd. over Trib. Little Ark. River

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.0N 5.6W of Inman · Structure no. 000590761405400

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chisholm Rd. over Trib. Little Ark. River is a concrete culvert carrying Chisholm Rd. over Trib. Little Ark. River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChisholm Rd.
CrossesTrib. Little Ark. River
Location2.0N 5.6W of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26056, -97.87778
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 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 Chisholm Rd. over Trib. Little Ark. River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chisholm Rd. over Trib. Little Ark. River 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 Chisholm Rd. over Trib. Little Ark. River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Chisholm Rd. over Trib. Little Ark. River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Chisholm Rd. over Trib. Little Ark. River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.