US Bridges

Rs 319 Iron Horse over Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.9E 1.5S of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000000000590160

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 319 Iron Horse over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 319 Iron Horse over Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 319 Iron Horse
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.9E 1.5S of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 319
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34771, -97.59427
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed18 mi (29 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 Rs 319 Iron Horse over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 319 Iron Horse over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 319 Iron Horse over Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 319 Iron Horse over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 319 Iron Horse over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.