US Bridges

High School Entrnc over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.

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McPherson County, Kansas · E. of N. High at Anna St. · Structure no. 517450590000550

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High School Entrnc over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying High School Entrnc over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh School Entrnc
CrossesTrib. to Dry Turkey Ck.
LocationE. of N. High at Anna St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37847, -97.65747
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 rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
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 High School Entrnc over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is High School Entrnc over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. 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 High School Entrnc over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is High School Entrnc over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns High School Entrnc over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.