US Bridges

1300 Ave (K25-E55) over E. Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1155 1300 Ave · Structure no. 000210837604680

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1300 Ave (K25-E55) over E. Turkey Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 1300 Ave (K25-E55) over E. Turkey Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1300 Ave (K25-E55)
CrossesE. Turkey Creek
Location1155 1300 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78387, -97.17633
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$460,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1300 Ave (K25-E55) over E. Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1300 Ave (K25-E55) over E. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 1300 Ave (K25-E55) over E. Turkey Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 1300 Ave (K25-E55) over E. Turkey Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 1300 Ave (K25-E55) over E. Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.