US Bridges

Winchester Rd. over West Dry Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.4E 3.6N of Marquette · Structure no. 000590769304920

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Rd. over West Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Winchester Rd. over West Dry Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester Rd.
CrossesWest Dry Creek
Location1.4E 3.6N of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60948, -97.80843
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Winchester Rd. over West Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester Rd. over West Dry 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 Winchester Rd. over West Dry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Rd. over West Dry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Winchester Rd. over West Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.