US Bridges

Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.5S 4.1E of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590793105320

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 49 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEisenhower Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location3.5S 4.1E of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31871, -97.59218
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic49 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 Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eisenhower 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.