US Bridges

Rs 1065 Limestone over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.6E of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000000000590870

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,095
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1065 Limestone over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1065 Limestone over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 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 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1065 Limestone
CrossesTrib. Dry Turkey Creek
Location0.5N 2.6E of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 1065
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37676, -97.62008
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,095 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1065 Limestone over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Rs 1065 Limestone 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1065 Limestone over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,095 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1065 Limestone over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1065 Limestone over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.