US Bridges

20th. & Moccasin over Trib. to Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.0W of Galva · Structure no. 000590797005220

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th. & Moccasin over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 20th. & Moccasin over Trib. to Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries20th. & Moccasin
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location0.5N 1.0W of Galva
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39114, -97.55556
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic85 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 20th. & Moccasin over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th. & Moccasin 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 20th. & Moccasin over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 20th. & Moccasin over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 20th. & Moccasin over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.