Eisenhower Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek
GoodMcPherson County, Kansas · 0.5E 3.5S of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590785605320
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eisenhower Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Eisenhower Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eisenhower Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Eisenhower Rd. over Dry 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Eisenhower Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Eisenhower Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Eisenhower Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.