US Bridges

Local J18-S25-E80 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1089 2000 Ave · Structure no. 000210835804543

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local J18-S25-E80 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Local J18-S25-E80 over Turkey Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal J18-S25-E80
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1089 2000 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88238, -97.18834
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
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 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 J18-S25-E80 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local J18-S25-E80 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local J18-S25-E80 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local J18-S25-E80 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local J18-S25-E80 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.