US Bridges

Garfield ST over Trib to Dry Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 435FT W of Normal DR · Structure no. 516300592088001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield ST over Trib to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Garfield ST over Trib to Dry Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield ST
CrossesTrib to Dry Creek
Location435FT W of Normal DR
RouteCity Street 2088
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58494, -97.68025
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Garfield ST over Trib to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield ST over Trib to Dry Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Garfield ST over Trib to Dry Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Garfield ST over Trib to Dry Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield ST over Trib to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.