US Bridges

Moccasin Rd. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5N 4.4E of Windom · Structure no. 000590767105220

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moccasin Rd. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moccasin Rd. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoccasin Rd.
CrossesTrib. S. Sharps Creek
Location0.5N 4.4E of Windom
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39154, -97.83179
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 inspectionMay 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 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 Moccasin Rd. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moccasin Rd. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Moccasin Rd. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Moccasin Rd. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moccasin Rd. over Trib. S. Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.