US Bridges

19th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 5.5E 6.3S of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590795005087

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 19th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries19th. Ave.
CrossesKentucky Creek
Location5.5E 6.3S of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48305, -97.5737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 19th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th. Ave. over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 19th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 19th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 19th. Ave. over Kentucky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.