US Bridges

7th. Ave. over Sharps Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 7.0S 2.0E of Marquette · Structure no. 000590771005126

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th. Ave. over Sharps Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 7th. Ave. over Sharps Creek 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7th. Ave.
CrossesSharps Creek
Location7.0S 2.0E of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45628, -97.79529
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 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 7th. Ave. over Sharps Creek built?

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

What condition is 7th. 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 7th. Ave. over Sharps Creek carry?

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

How long is 7th. Ave. over Sharps Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 7th. Ave. over Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.