US Bridges

20th. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.5S 1.0W of Galva · Structure no. 000590797005320

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 20th. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries20th. Ave.
CrossesRunning Turkey Creek
Location4.5S 1.0W of Galva
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31839, -97.55652
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic43 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. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th. Ave. over Running 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. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 20th. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 20th. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.