US Bridges

Iron Horse Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.5S 0.9E of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590785905280

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Horse Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Iron Horse Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIron Horse Rd.
CrossesDry Turkey Creek
Location1.5S 0.9E of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34773, -97.65038
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic450 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 Iron Horse Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Horse 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Iron Horse Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Iron Horse Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Iron Horse Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.