US Bridges

Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.6E 2.5S of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590785105020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSioux Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Riv.
Location0.6E 2.5S of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53641, -97.66412
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. 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 Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.