US Bridges

15th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.0E of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590787005326

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 15th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries15th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Turkey Ck.
Location4.0S 1.0E of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3107, -97.64898
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic63 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 15th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th. 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 15th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 15th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 15th. Ave. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.