Turkey over Trib. to Salt Creek
FairElk County, Kansas · 8.5N 2.6E of Howard · Structure no. 000000000250490
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turkey over Trib. to Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turkey over Trib. to Salt Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turkey over Trib. to Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turkey over Trib. to Salt 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Turkey over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Turkey over Trib. to Salt Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Turkey over Trib. to Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.