US Bridges

18th. Ave. over East Kentucky Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.6S 4.5E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590793005001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th. Ave. over East Kentucky Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 18th. Ave. over East Kentucky Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 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.
CrossesEast Kentucky Creek
Location1.6S 4.5E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 5909
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.54989, -97.59248
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 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 East Kentucky Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th. Ave. over East 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 18th. Ave. over East Kentucky Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 18th. Ave. over East Kentucky Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 18th. Ave. over East Kentucky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.