US Bridges

Local R.5-7.0 over Turkey Crk

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 5.0N 1.0W of Sedan · Structure no. 000100941506840

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local R.5-7.0 over Turkey Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local R.5-7.0 over Turkey Crk in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal R.5-7.0
CrossesTurkey Crk
Location5.0N 1.0W of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.21387, -96.20842
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local R.5-7.0 over Turkey Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local R.5-7.0 over Turkey Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Local R.5-7.0 over Turkey Crk carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local R.5-7.0 over Turkey Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local R.5-7.0 over Turkey Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.