US Bridges

Mohawk Road over Dry Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0 N 1.1 E of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590787105200

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohawk Road over Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mohawk Road over Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMohawk Road
CrossesDry Turkey Creek
Location1.0 N 1.1 E of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40567, -97.6461
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic90 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 Mohawk Road over Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohawk Road 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 Mohawk Road over Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mohawk Road over Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Mohawk Road over Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.