US Bridges

First St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 200 Ft. W. Centenial Dr. · Structure no. 417450594006534

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,380
2019 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 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,380 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFirst St.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Turkey Ck.
Location200 Ft. W. Centenial Dr.
RouteCity Street 4006
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37675, -97.63063
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,380 (2019)
Projected traffic6,380 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is First St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. 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 First St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. carry?

About 6,380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.