US Bridges

Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek Overflow

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.7SE of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000591110

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek Overflow in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 93 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2043
CrossesTurkey Creek Overflow
Location0.7SE of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 2043
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28236, -97.61618
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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 closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek Overflow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek Overflow carry?

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

How long is Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek Overflow?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.