US Bridges

Ave M over Turkey Creek

Fair

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 2.3S 3.8W of Ellsworth · Structure no. 000270715904800

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave M over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave M over Turkey Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 48 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve M
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.3S 3.8W of Ellsworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69672, -98.29619
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ave M over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ave M 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ave M over Turkey Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave M over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Ave M over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.