US Bridges

K-153 Ramp over Turkey Creek Drg

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McPherson County, Kansas · Ramp 0.41 MI NW K153/K61 · Structure no. 999915300591391

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,149
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-153 Ramp over Turkey Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K-153 Ramp over 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 1,149 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-153 Ramp
CrossesTurkey Creek Drg
LocationRamp 0.41 MI NW K153/K61
RouteState Highway 153
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32889, -97.69583
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2023)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-153 Ramp over Turkey Creek Drg built?

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

What condition is K-153 Ramp over 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-153 Ramp over Turkey Creek Drg carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K-153 Ramp over Turkey Creek Drg?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns K-153 Ramp over Turkey Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.