US Bridges

Pueblo Rd. over Battle Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 6.6N 2.1E of Canton · Structure no. 000590805905087

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pueblo Rd. over Battle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pueblo Rd. over Battle Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPueblo Rd.
CrossesBattle Creek
Location6.6N 2.1E of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 5922
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48342, -97.46446
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 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 traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic73 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pueblo Rd. over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pueblo Rd. over Battle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pueblo Rd. over Battle Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pueblo Rd. over Battle Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pueblo Rd. over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.