US Bridges

Rs 1082 J19-E6 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1060 1900 Ave · Structure no. 000000000210750

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1082 J19-E6 over Turkey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rs 1082 J19-E6 over Turkey Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1082 J19-E6
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1060 1900 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 1082
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87157, -97.19454
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.5 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic168 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1082 J19-E6 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1082 J19-E6 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1082 J19-E6 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1082 J19-E6 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1082 J19-E6 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.