US Bridges

SE Teter RD over Branch of Turkey Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.5W 2.7N of Leon · Structure no. 000080879006128

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Teter RD over Branch of Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE Teter RD over Branch of Turkey Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Teter RD
CrossesBranch of Turkey Creek
Location1.5W 2.7N of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72532, -96.80728
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Teter RD over Branch of Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Teter RD over Branch of 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 SE Teter RD over Branch of Turkey Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Teter RD over Branch of Turkey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SE Teter RD over Branch of Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.