US Bridges

Turkey Lane over Trib. to North Elm Creek

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 0.8S 8.0W of Isabel · Structure no. 000040671206500

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Lane over Trib. to North Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Lane over Trib. to North Elm Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Lane
CrossesTrib. to North Elm Creek
Location0.8S 8.0W of Isabel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.45631, -98.69747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Turkey Lane over Trib. to North Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Turkey Lane over Trib. to North Elm 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 Turkey Lane over Trib. to North Elm Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Lane over Trib. to North Elm Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Lane over Trib. to North Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.