US Bridges

K-61 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek Drg

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.23 MI E JCT K153/K61 · Structure no. 999906100591381

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,201
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-61 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K-61 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek Drg in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 361 ft wide.

CarriesK-61 HWY
CrossesDry Turkey Creek Drg
Location0.23 MI E JCT K153/K61
RouteState Highway 61
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3275, -97.69472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width361 ft (110 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,201 (2023)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K-61 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek Drg built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-61 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek Drg 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K-61 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek Drg carry?

About 2,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K-61 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek Drg?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 361 ft wide.

Who owns K-61 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.