US Bridges

US56 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.73 MI E US81 Alt · Structure no. 999905600590701

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,182
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 95 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 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 8,182 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,347 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesDry Turkey Creek
Location0.73 MI E US81 Alt
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36917, -97.65333
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,182 (2023)
Projected traffic8,347 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US56 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US56 HWY over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 8,182 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.