US Bridges

Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0N 4.8W of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590791205460

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBuckskin Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location1.0N 4.8W of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21769, -97.60613
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic55 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 Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to 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 Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.