US Bridges

18th. Ave. over East Kentucky Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.0E 1.4S of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590793005004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 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 concrete culvert carrying 18th. Ave. over East Kentucky Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries18th. Ave.
CrossesEast Kentucky Creek
Location4.0E 1.4S of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 5909
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.54381, -97.59271
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
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 1991, making it 34 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.