US Bridges

Kiowa Rd. over Running Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.5S 4.0W of Canton · Structure no. 000590803105260

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiowa Rd. over Running Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kiowa Rd. over Running Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKiowa Rd.
CrossesRunning Turkey Creek
Location1.5S 4.0W of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36259, -97.49881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 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 traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kiowa Rd. over Running Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiowa Rd. 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 Kiowa Rd. over Running Turkey Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kiowa Rd. over Running Turkey Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kiowa Rd. over Running Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.