US Bridges

US56 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.18 MI E I135 · Structure no. 999905600590781

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 96 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 5,171 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,310 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek Drainage
Location3.18 MI E I135
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37667, -97.56389
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,171 (2023)
Projected traffic6,310 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Turkey Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US56 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage 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 Turkey Creek Drainage carry?

About 5,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.