US Bridges

43rd Ave 18.60 over Marsh Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.4W of Nickerson · Structure no. 000780731605620

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43rd Ave 18.60 over Marsh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 43rd Ave 18.60 over Marsh Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 6 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries43rd Ave 18.60
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location3.0S 3.4W of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 7828
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10122, -98.14846
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 43rd Ave 18.60 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43rd Ave 18.60 over Marsh 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 43rd Ave 18.60 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 43rd Ave 18.60 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 43rd Ave 18.60 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.