US Bridges

U.S. 56 S. Front over Cow Pass Turkey Creek T

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 1500 W of Centennial D · Structure no. 517450590000535

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 56 S. Front over Cow Pass Turkey Creek T is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 56 S. Front over Cow Pass Turkey Creek T in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. 56 S. Front
CrossesCow Pass Turkey Creek T
Location1500 W of Centennial D
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36952, -97.63478
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2008)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 U.S. 56 S. Front over Cow Pass Turkey Creek T built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 56 S. Front over Cow Pass Turkey Creek T 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 U.S. 56 S. Front over Cow Pass Turkey Creek T carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 56 S. Front over Cow Pass Turkey Creek T?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 56 S. Front over Cow Pass Turkey Creek T?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.