US Bridges

Wells Fargo Rd. over Kentucky Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5N 3.4E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590789904960

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells Fargo Rd. over Kentucky Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wells Fargo Rd. over Kentucky Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWells Fargo Rd.
CrossesKentucky Creek
Location0.5N 3.4E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 5924
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57984, -97.61293
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$306,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wells Fargo Rd. over Kentucky Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells Fargo Rd. over Kentucky Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wells Fargo Rd. over Kentucky Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wells Fargo Rd. over Kentucky Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wells Fargo Rd. over Kentucky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.