US Bridges

16th. Ave. over Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.0E 5.6S of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590789005403

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th. Ave. over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 16th. Ave. over Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries16th. Ave.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.0E 5.6S of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25856, -97.62926
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 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 traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th. Ave. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th. Ave. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 16th. Ave. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 16th. Ave. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 16th. Ave. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.