US Bridges

Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.5S 1.3E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590785805020

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 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 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSioux Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Riv.
Location2.5S 1.3E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53643, -97.651
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
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 Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 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 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.