US Bridges

23rd. Ave. over Trib. to Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0E 10.1N of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590803005269

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd. Ave. over Trib. to Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 23rd. Ave. over Trib. to Crooked Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries23rd. Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Crooked Creek
Location1.0E 10.1N of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34969, -97.50055
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic48 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 23rd. Ave. over Trib. to Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd. Ave. over Trib. to Crooked 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 23rd. Ave. over Trib. to Crooked Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 23rd. Ave. over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 23rd. Ave. over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.