US Bridges

Veranda Court over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 500 N of Northview Ave · Structure no. 517405900000547

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veranda Court over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Veranda Court over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVeranda Court
CrossesTrib to Dry Turkey Creek
Location500 N of Northview Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39257, -97.65616
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 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 rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Veranda Court over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veranda Court over Trib to Dry Turkey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Veranda Court over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Veranda Court over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Veranda Court over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.