US Bridges

12th. Ave. over Cross Road Drainage

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.1S 1.0W of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590781004981

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th. Ave. over Cross Road Drainage is a steel culvert carrying 12th. Ave. over Cross Road Drainage in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries12th. Ave.
CrossesCross Road Drainage
Location0.1S 1.0W of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 5905
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56429, -97.70302
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 12th. Ave. over Cross Road Drainage built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th. Ave. over Cross Road Drainage 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 12th. Ave. over Cross Road Drainage carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 12th. Ave. over Cross Road Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).

Who owns 12th. Ave. over Cross Road Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.