Frontier Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcPherson County, Kansas · 2.5S 0.5E of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590785605300
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frontier Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontier Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frontier Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Frontier Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Frontier Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Frontier Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Frontier Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.