US Bridges

Sioux Rd. over Battle Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.3W 10.4N of Canton · Structure no. 000590807705020

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sioux Rd. over Battle Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sioux Rd. over Battle Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 86 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 5 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSioux Rd.
CrossesBattle Creek
Location1.3W 10.4N of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53632, -97.45107
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
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 rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2020)
Projected traffic5 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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sioux Rd. over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Sioux Rd. over Battle 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 March 2023.

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

About 2 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sioux Rd. over Battle Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sioux Rd. over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.