US Bridges

Rainbow Rd. over West Kentucky Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.5S 3.4E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590789905060

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainbow Rd. over West Kentucky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rainbow Rd. over West Kentucky Creek 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRainbow Rd.
CrossesWest Kentucky Creek
Location4.5S 3.4E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50703, -97.61228
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Rainbow Rd. over West Kentucky Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rainbow Rd. over West Kentucky Creek 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 Rainbow Rd. over West Kentucky Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rainbow Rd. over West Kentucky Creek?

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

Who owns Rainbow Rd. over West Kentucky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.