US Bridges

Cheyenne Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.9W 3.0N of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590795105420

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheyenne Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cheyenne Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCheyenne Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location2.9W 3.0N of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 5906
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24679, -97.57122
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 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 Cheyenne Rd. over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.