US Bridges

K-156 HWY over Turkey Creek

Fair

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 12.84 MI NE Barton Coln · Structure no. 999915600270611

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,988
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-156 HWY over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-156 HWY over Turkey Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,988 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,946 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 267 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesK-156 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location12.84 MI NE Barton Coln
RouteState Highway 156
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66556, -98.30222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width267 ft (81.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,988 (2023)
Projected traffic3,946 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-156 HWY over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-156 HWY 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K-156 HWY over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,988 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K-156 HWY over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 267 ft wide.

Who owns K-156 HWY over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.