US Bridges

Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.0N 5.7W of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590789305440

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.0N 5.7W of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 5904
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.23225, -97.62296
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic43 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Cherokee Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.