US Bridges

I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey CR Drain

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.24 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999913500590261

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,338
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey CR Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey CR Drain in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 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 7,338 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,501 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 187 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI135 US81 Nb-Sb
CrossesDry Turkey CR Drain
Location0.24 MI N US56
RouteInterstate 135
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37444, -97.62056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width187 ft (57 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,338 (2023)
Projected traffic9,501 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey CR Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey CR Drain 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 I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey CR Drain carry?

About 7,338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey CR Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 187 ft wide.

Who owns I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey CR Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.