US Bridges

12th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.2N 1.3E of Groveland · Structure no. 000590781005346

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 12th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries12th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Turkey Ck.
Location0.2N 1.3E of Groveland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29692, -97.70338
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic53 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 12th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 12th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 12th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 12th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.