US Bridges

4th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0E 4.6N of Windom · Structure no. 000590765005146

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries4th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. S. Sharps Creek
Location3.0E 4.6N of Windom
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44144, -97.85085
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic43 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 4th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th. Ave. over Trib. S. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 4th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 4th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 4th. Ave. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.