US Bridges

Maxwell Ave. over Dry Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · N. of First Street · Structure no. 417450594013538

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,445
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxwell Ave. over Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maxwell Ave. over Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,445 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,445 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMaxwell Ave.
CrossesDry Turkey Creek
LocationN. of First Street
RouteCity Street 4013
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38063, -97.64849
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,445 (2008)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Maxwell Ave. over Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxwell Ave. 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 Maxwell Ave. over Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,445 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Maxwell Ave. over Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Maxwell Ave. over Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.