US Bridges

K-61 HWY over Dry Turkey Creek Drg

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.3 MI SW of JCT K153/K61 · Structure no. 999906100591401

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,514
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 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 3,514 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,021 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 243 ft wide.

CarriesK-61 HWY
CrossesDry Turkey Creek Drg
Location0.3 MI SW of JCT K153/K61
RouteState Highway 61
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32611, -97.70472
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width243 ft (74.1 m)
Roadway width241 ft (73.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,514 (2023)
Projected traffic5,021 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 3,514 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 243 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.