US Bridges

I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey CR Drain

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 5.20 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999913500590381

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 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 CR Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I135 US81 Nb-Sb over Dry Turkey CR Drain 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 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 207 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI135 US81 Nb-Sb
CrossesDry Turkey CR Drain
Location5.20 MI N US56
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44611, -97.62083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width207 ft (63.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic11,348 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
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 1968, making it 57 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 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 CR Drain 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 CR Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 207 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.