US Bridges

Rs 448 Pawnee RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.6E 3.0N of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000000000590625

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 448 Pawnee RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 448 Pawnee RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 58 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 448 Pawnee RD
CrossesTrib. Dry Turkey Creek
Location2.6E 3.0N of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 448
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44938, -97.61945
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 448 Pawnee RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Rs 448 Pawnee RD over Trib. 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 448 Pawnee RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 448 Pawnee RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 448 Pawnee RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.