US Bridges

18th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.5E 4.4S of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590793005049

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 18th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries18th. Ave.
CrossesKentucky Creek
Location4.5E 4.4S of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 5909
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50808, -97.5924
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 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 traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 18th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th. Ave. over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 18th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 18th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.