US Bridges

Sonora St. over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 200 S. of Northview · Structure no. 517450590000540

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonora St. over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sonora St. over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSonora St.
CrossesTrib to Dry Turkey Creek
Location200 S. of Northview
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3906, -97.65825
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sonora St. over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonora St. over Trib to 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 Sonora St. over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sonora St. over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sonora St. over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.