US Bridges

Countryside Dr. over Tributary

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 600 E. of North High D · Structure no. 517450590000542

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Countryside Dr. over Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Countryside Dr. over Tributary in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCountryside Dr.
CrossesTributary
Location600 E. of North High D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38431, -97.65538
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2008)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Countryside Dr. over Tributary built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Countryside Dr. over Tributary 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Countryside Dr. over Tributary carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Countryside Dr. over Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Countryside Dr. over Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.