US Bridges

SW 50th over Turkey Creek

Poor

Butler County, Kansas · 1.3E 4.5S of Eldorado · Structure no. 000080875806100

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 50th over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 50th over Turkey Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 50th
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.3E 4.5S of Eldorado
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75193, -96.8299
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
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$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 50th over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 50th 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 50th over Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is SW 50th over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SW 50th over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.