US Bridges

Briarwood St. over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 100 E of North High DR · Structure no. 517450590000543

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarwood St. over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Briarwood St. over Trib to 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBriarwood St.
CrossesTrib to Dry Turkey Creek
Location100 E of North High DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38799, -97.65654
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2008)
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 Briarwood St. over Trib to Dry Turkey Creek built?

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

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.