US Bridges

Rs 319 18th. Ave over Running Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.8E 0.1N of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590140

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 319 18th. Ave over Running Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 319 18th. Ave over Running Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 319 18th. Ave
CrossesRunning Turkey Creek
Location1.8E 0.1N of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 319
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29059, -97.59271
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic450 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 Running Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 319 18th. 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 September 2024.

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

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.