I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey Creek
GoodMcPherson County, Kansas · 4.50 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999913500590371
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 years old, older 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,348 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey Creek 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 I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey Creek carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.