US Bridges

SE Blustmrd RS1010 over Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 5.3N of Leon · Structure no. 000000000081020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Blustmrd RS1010 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE Blustmrd RS1010 over Turkey Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Blustmrd RS1010
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location5.3N of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 1010
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77102, -96.78922
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2021)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SE Blustmrd RS1010 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Blustmrd RS1010 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SE Blustmrd RS1010 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE Blustmrd RS1010 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE Blustmrd RS1010 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.