US Bridges

Moccasin Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.1E of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590789205220

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moccasin Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Moccasin Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 53 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 6 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoccasin Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Turkey Ck.
Location1.5N 2.1E of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39123, -97.62743
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 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 Moccasin Rd. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

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

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.