US Bridges

Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.6 SE of Elyria_ · Structure no. 000000000591150

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2043
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.6 SE of Elyria_
RouteCounty Highway 2043
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28316, -97.61718
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2043 over 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 2043 over Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2043 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.