US Bridges

Dakota Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.1E 4.5S of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590789105340

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dakota Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Dakota Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDakota Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Turkey Ck.
Location2.1E 4.5S of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30415, -97.62854
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 Dakota Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.