US Bridges

Euclid S. over Dry Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 950 Ft. E. of Park Ave. · Structure no. 417450594002531

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid S. over Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Euclid S. over Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,105 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEuclid S.
CrossesDry Turkey Creek
Location950 Ft. E. of Park Ave.
RouteCity Street 4002
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37154, -97.65231
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2008)
Projected traffic2,105 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Euclid S. over Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Euclid S. 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 Euclid S. over Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Euclid S. over Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Euclid S. over Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.