US Bridges

Rs 307 22nd. Ave over Running Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 10.0N of Moundridge · Structure no. 000000000590120

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 307 22nd. Ave over Running Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 307 22nd. Ave over Running Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 307 22nd. Ave
CrossesRunning Turkey Creek
Location10.0N of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 307
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34769, -97.51886
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 Rs 307 22nd. Ave over Running Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 307 22nd. Ave over Running Turkey 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 307 22nd. Ave over Running Turkey Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 307 22nd. Ave over Running Turkey Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 307 22nd. Ave over Running Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.