US Bridges

Rs 305 14th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.5S of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000000000590100

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 305 14th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 305 14th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 745 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 305 14th. Ave
CrossesTrib. Dry Turkey Creek
Location4.5S of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28122, -97.66664
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2020)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 305 14th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 305 14th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 305 14th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 305 14th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Rs 305 14th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.