US Bridges

18th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck.

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.5E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590793004966

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 18th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries18th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. East Kentucky Ck.
Location4.5E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5708, -97.59256
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 inspectionApril 2023
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 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 width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 18th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 18th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 18th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 18th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.