US Bridges

21st. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.7S of Galva · Structure no. 000590799005302

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 21st. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries21st. Ave.
CrossesRunning Turkey Creek
Location3.7S of Galva
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33076, -97.53732
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic37 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 21st. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does 21st. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 21st. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 21st. Ave. over Running Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.