US Bridges

Avenue A. over Dry Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 700 Ft. E. of Park Ave. · Structure no. 417450594000530

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue A. over Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue A. over Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue A.
CrossesDry Turkey Creek
Location700 Ft. E. of Park Ave.
RouteCity Street 4000
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36217, -97.65421
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2008)
Projected traffic3,880 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Avenue A. over Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue A. over Dry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue A. over Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue A. over Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue A. over Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.