US Bridges

Rs 319 17th. Ave over Dry Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0E 4.6N of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000000000590180

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 319 17th. Ave over Dry Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 319 17th. Ave over Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 319 17th. Ave
CrossesDry Turkey Creek
Location3.0E 4.6N of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 319
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43494, -97.6117
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic375 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 Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.