SW Haverhill over Turkey Creek
PoorButler County, Kansas · 2.7N of Haverhill · Structure no. 000000000080320
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,815
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Haverhill over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SW Haverhill over Turkey Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 102 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,815 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Haverhill over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is SW Haverhill over Turkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SW Haverhill over Turkey Creek carry?
About 1,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SW Haverhill over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SW Haverhill over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.