US Bridges

Moccasin Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · N.E. Cor. of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590787105220

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,355
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moccasin Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moccasin Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 3,355 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoccasin Rd.
CrossesDry Turkey Creek
LocationN.E. Cor. of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39118, -97.64715
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,355 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 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 Moccasin Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moccasin Rd. over Dry 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 June 2023.

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

About 3,355 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Moccasin Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Moccasin Rd. over Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.