US Bridges

15th. Ave. over Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 7.0E 1.0N of Inman · Structure no. 000590787005420

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th. Ave. over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15th. Ave. over Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries15th. Ave.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location7.0E 1.0N of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24646, -97.64689
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic43 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th. Ave. over Turkey Creek 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 Turkey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 15th. Ave. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 15th. Ave. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.