US Bridges

Smoky Valley RD over Crossroad Drainage

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.2E of Marquette · Structure no. 000590775205000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smoky Valley RD over Crossroad Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Smoky Valley RD over Crossroad Drainage 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSmoky Valley RD
CrossesCrossroad Drainage
Location4.2E of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55087, -97.75534
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 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 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 width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 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 Smoky Valley RD over Crossroad Drainage built?

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

What condition is Smoky Valley RD over Crossroad Drainage 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 Smoky Valley RD over Crossroad Drainage carry?

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

How long is Smoky Valley RD over Crossroad Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Smoky Valley RD over Crossroad Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.