US Bridges

17th. Ave. over West Kentucky Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.5E 4.0N of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590791005046

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th. Ave. over West Kentucky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th. Ave. over West Kentucky Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries17th. Ave.
CrossesWest Kentucky Creek
Location3.5E 4.0N of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51309, -97.61098
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 17th. Ave. over West Kentucky Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th. Ave. over West 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 17th. Ave. over West Kentucky Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 17th. Ave. over West Kentucky Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 17th. Ave. over West Kentucky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.