Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over Turkey Creek
PoorHarvey County, Kansas · 9.8W of Hesston · Structure no. 000000000400180
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over Turkey Creek in Harvey 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over Turkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over Turkey Creek carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.