US Bridges

SW 60th over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 0.6W 5.5S of Eldorado · Structure no. 000080871906120

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 60th over Turkey Creek is a masonry culvert carrying SW 60th over Turkey Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 60th
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.6W 5.5S of Eldorado
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73758, -96.86382
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 60th over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 60th 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SW 60th over Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 60th over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SW 60th over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.