US Bridges

Moccasin Rd. over Trib. Running Turkey Ck.

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.6E 0.5N of Galva · Structure no. 000590801605220

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moccasin Rd. over Trib. Running Turkey Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Moccasin Rd. over Trib. Running Turkey Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 61 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMoccasin Rd.
CrossesTrib. Running Turkey Ck.
Location1.6E 0.5N of Galva
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39143, -97.50808
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic61 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 Moccasin Rd. over Trib. Running Turkey Ck. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moccasin Rd. over Trib. Running Turkey Ck. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Moccasin Rd. over Trib. Running Turkey Ck. carry?

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

How long is Moccasin Rd. over Trib. Running Turkey Ck.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Moccasin Rd. over Trib. Running Turkey Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.