US Bridges

6th. Ave. over Sharps Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.0N 5.3E of Windom · Structure no. 000590769005143

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th. Ave. over Sharps Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th. Ave. over Sharps Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries6th. Ave.
CrossesSharps Creek
Location4.0N 5.3E of Windom
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44535, -97.81366
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 6th. Ave. over Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th. Ave. over Sharps Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 6th. Ave. over Sharps Creek carry?

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

How long is 6th. Ave. over Sharps Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 6th. Ave. over Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.