US Bridges

Rs 319 18th. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.0W 2.2N of Mound Ridge · Structure no. 000000000590130

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 319 18th. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 319 18th. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 319 18th. Ave
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location4.0W 2.2N of Mound Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 319
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.23554, -97.59212
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 319 18th. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 319 18th. Ave over Trib. to 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 319 18th. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 319 18th. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 319 18th. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.