US Bridges

Sioux Rd. over East Kentucky Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.5S 4.6E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590793105020

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sioux Rd. over East Kentucky Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sioux Rd. over East Kentucky Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSioux Rd.
CrossesEast Kentucky Creek
Location2.5S 4.6E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53638, -97.59096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sioux Rd. over East Kentucky Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sioux Rd. over East 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 Sioux Rd. over East Kentucky Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sioux Rd. over East Kentucky Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sioux Rd. over East Kentucky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.