Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek
GoodPosted for loadMcPherson County, Kansas · 7.0E of Inman · Structure no. 000590787205440
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee Rd. over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.