US Bridges

Kiowa Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.7E of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590787805260

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiowa Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kiowa Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKiowa Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Turkey Ck.
Location0.5S 1.7E of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36223, -97.63454
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2021)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kiowa Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiowa Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. 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 Kiowa Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kiowa Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kiowa Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.