US Bridges

Buckskin Rd. over Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0N 6.3W of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590787705460

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckskin Rd. over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buckskin Rd. over Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBuckskin Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.0N 6.3W of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21763, -97.63446
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 Buckskin Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckskin 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 Buckskin Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Buckskin Rd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Buckskin Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.