US Bridges

8th Avenue over Sharps Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 5.0W 4.7N of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590773005123

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Avenue over Sharps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8th Avenue over Sharps Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries8th Avenue
CrossesSharps Creek
Location5.0W 4.7N of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46023, -97.77664
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 8th Avenue over Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Avenue over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Avenue over Sharps Creek carry?

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

How long is 8th Avenue over Sharps Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 8th Avenue over Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.