US Bridges

US54 HWY over Turkey Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.19 MI E Ejct K3 · Structure no. 999905400060021

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,134
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US54 HWY over Turkey Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 2,134 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,221 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.19 MI E Ejct K3
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86278, -94.95722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,134 (2023)
Projected traffic2,221 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US54 HWY over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 HWY over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,134 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.