US Bridges

Myers St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 160 Ft. N. of E. Hulse · Structure no. 517450590000553

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Myers St. 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMyers St.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Turkey Ck.
Location160 Ft. N. of E. Hulse
RouteCity Street 1732
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38259, -97.65879
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Myers St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. built?

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

What condition is Myers St. 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 Myers St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck. carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Myers St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Myers St. over Trib. to Dry Turkey Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.