US Bridges

SE 40th over Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.6E 3.5S of Eldorado · Structure no. 000080879106080

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 40th over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 40th over Turkey Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 40th
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.6E 3.5S of Eldorado
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76647, -96.80348
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic30 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 40th over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 40th 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 40th over Turkey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE 40th over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE 40th over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.