US Bridges

Mohawk Rd. over Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.6N 2.1W of Galva · Structure no. 000590793805200

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohawk Rd. over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mohawk Rd. over Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMohawk Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.6N 2.1W of Galva
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40551, -97.57481
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 Mohawk Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohawk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mohawk Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is Mohawk Rd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Mohawk Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.