US Bridges

Poplar Rd. Rs 49 over Turkey Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 3.1N 0.6E of Uniontown · Structure no. 000000000060020

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Rd. Rs 49 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Poplar Rd. Rs 49 over Turkey Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPoplar Rd. Rs 49
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.1N 0.6E of Uniontown
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89232, -94.96626
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2006)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Poplar Rd. Rs 49 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Rd. Rs 49 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Poplar Rd. Rs 49 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Poplar Rd. Rs 49 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Rd. Rs 49 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.