US Bridges

4th Avenue over Trib. to Wolf Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.0W 1.1S of Inman · Structure no. 000590765005461

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Avenue over Trib. to Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4th Avenue over Trib. to Wolf Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4th Avenue
CrossesTrib. to Wolf Creek
Location4.0W 1.1S of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21597, -97.84812
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Avenue over Trib. to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Avenue over Trib. to Wolf 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 4th Avenue over Trib. to Wolf Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 4th Avenue over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns 4th Avenue over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.