US Bridges

Rs 448 21st. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.4N of Galva · Structure no. 000000000590630

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 448 21st. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 448 21st. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 448 21st. Ave
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location1.4N of Galva
RouteCounty Highway 448
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40362, -97.53734
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2020)
Projected traffic525 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 448 21st. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 448 21st. Ave over Trib. to 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 448 21st. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 448 21st. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rs 448 21st. Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.