US Bridges

Sun City Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 3.0N of Sun City · Structure no. 000000000040610

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun City Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sun City Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSun City Road
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location3.0N of Sun City
RouteCounty Highway 481
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42008, -98.91603
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sun City Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sun City Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek 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 Sun City Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sun City Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sun City Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.