US Bridges

First St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 400 Ft. E. of North High · Structure no. 417450594006523

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying First St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFirst St.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Turkey Ck.
Location400 Ft. E. of North High
RouteCity Street 4006
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37662, -97.65613
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2012)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 First St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is First St. over Trib. to Dry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does First St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is First St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns First St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.