US Bridges

Rs 319 17th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.1N of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000000000590165

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 319 17th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 319 17th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 319 17th. Ave
CrossesTrib. Dry Turkey Creek
Location3.0E 1.1N of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 319
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3873, -97.61169
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 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 17th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 319 17th. Ave over Trib. Dry 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 319 17th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 319 17th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Rs 319 17th. Ave over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.