US Bridges

19th Avenue_ over Trib> to Turkey Creek_

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.0 W. 1.2 N. of Galva_ · Structure no. 000590795005188

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Avenue_ over Trib> to Turkey Creek_ is a concrete culvert carrying 19th Avenue_ over Trib> to Turkey Creek_ in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries19th Avenue_
CrossesTrib> to Turkey Creek_
Location2.0 W. 1.2 N. of Galva_
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40893, -97.57442
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 inspectionMay 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 rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 19th Avenue_ over Trib> to Turkey Creek_ built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th Avenue_ 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 19th Avenue_ over Trib> to Turkey Creek_ carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 19th Avenue_ over Trib> to Turkey Creek_?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 19th Avenue_ over Trib> to Turkey Creek_?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.