US Bridges

Indy RD (K20-S50) over Turkey Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1750 Indy RD · Structure no. 000210837004585

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
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

Indy RD (K20-S50) over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Indy RD (K20-S50) over Turkey Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndy RD (K20-S50)
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1750 Indy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8522, -97.18631
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 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 Indy RD (K20-S50) over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indy RD (K20-S50) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Indy RD (K20-S50) over Turkey Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Indy RD (K20-S50) over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Indy RD (K20-S50) over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.